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Alumni Games

It’s Fair Time!

Recycling Events

Polo played in an alumni football game and Oregon is preparing for theirs. B1

The Ogle County Fair and 4-H Fair is right around the corner. Insert

Ogle County is hosting a pair of recycling events.

One for electronics, one for used oil. A6, A7

No surprises as county removes old fuel tanks

By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com Nothing unexpected was discovered after county workers removed six underground tanks last week at a former gas station in Oregon.

The Ogle County Highway Department dug up the underground tanks July 16 at 501 W. Washington

St. These tanks stored fuel and other gas station chemicals.

“We knew there were six tanks and that is what we found,” said Ogle County Engineer Curtis Cook.

“Two of the tanks were partially filled with sand and the smaller tanks had a little product but not a lot. We found what we expected.”

The highway department did exploratory digging to verify what was under the property before the

final excavation began.

Several soil samples were taken throughout the process.

“I am waiting on the test results to see if there was any other contamination to the soil,” said Cook. “We have two piles of potentially contaminated material.”

When the level of contamination is verified, Cook will then know how to properly dispose of the material.

The soil underneath the tanks was also tested to make sure there was no additional contamination.

“We want to make sure there are no issues with the property,” said Cook. “You want to do what you can to make sure the site is clean.”

The Ogle County Board approved a multiple phase project to demolish the former gas station and turn the property into a parking lot.

The first phase of the project was to remove the former Jackass BBQ building from 501 W. Washington St. and add parking spaces. This included the removal of underground tanks, left from the gas station, that were discovered on the property.

The board approved a resolution in June to accept a proposal for Turn to A2

Board debates how long range fund is used

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

A house at 206 N. Third Street was razed last week to make room for a new Snyder’s and Ace store in Oregon. Here, a man watches as a worker removes trees and debris. Photo by Earleen Hinton

Work begins for new Ace store

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Oregon’s new Ace Hardware store took a step forward last week with the demolition of a home that stood in the way.

The house at 206 N. Third St. was torn down to allow Tom Felker, owner of Snyder Pharmacy, to expand the drug store to include a hardware store.

Felker said Monday that a 75 by 130 foot addition will be built on the north side of the pharmacy building at 201 N. North St. The present pharmacy will become the hardware store and the new addition will be the pharmacy. The two will be connected.

Felker had previously purchased the house that was razed. The Oregon City Council rezoned the property, which is northeast of the

pharmacy, from residential to commercial in February.

The pharmacy will remain open during construction, Felker said, and he is hoping the new store will be completed by December.

“I’ll be excited when it’s open,” Felker said. “There’s a lot of work to be done before then.”

He said he has obtained approval from Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to move the driveway

which opens onto Fourth Street (Ill. 2) farther to the north.

The current driveway on the north side of the pharmacy provides access to the business’ drive-thru window.

Oregon has been without a hardware store since last October when Basler’s Ace Hardware on Pines Road at the south edge of Oregon closed, and owner Jeff Basler retired.

The Ogle County Board debated Tuesday how funds in the Long Range Planning Fund should be used before okaying projects totaling $861,691.

Board member Don Griffin, Oregon, who is chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee, asked the board to approve the list of projects to be paid from the Long Range Planning Fund.

However, board member Ron Colson, Mt. Morris, protested because, he said, a resolution approved by the board on Nov. 16, 1999 earmarked the money in the fund to be used only for large capital improvements.

In the past, the fund has been used to pay for the $15 million judicial center in 2005, the $7.5 million courthouse renovations in 2010, and the $4 million public safety complex this year.

Colson made a motion to postpone the vote on the projects until the board’s August meeting.

He said he objected because the Griffin’s list

includes maintenance projects.

The list includes a new roof on the Pines Road Annex and repaving its parking lot; demolition of the old sheriff’s building, converting that area into a parking lot, and installing exterior LED lighting; redoing the parking lots at Focus House, the jail, courthouse, judicial center, and west of the Oregon United Methodist Church; repairing the lower ADA entrance to the courthouse; and replacing the exterior steps on both sides of the courthouse.

“I have no problem with any of these projects, but the resolution is still binding,” he said.

Colson said the intent of the resolution was to pay for only building projects from the fund.

Revenues in that fund come from the host fees paid by garbage collection firms to dump refuse in the landfills within the county. The fees amount to approximately $3 million per year.

Colson said he asked state’s attorney Eric Morrow to go over the resolution to determine if it is still in effect.

Turn to A2

Dedicated volunteers provide “Lifeline” at pantry An average of 2,000 people are helped each year

By Chris Johnson cxjohnson@oglecounty news.com Helping families is the goal for the dedicated volunteers who run the Lifeline food pantry.

On a hot humid morning, the volunteers gathered at Conover Square, Oregon, to unload a delivery of food.

They smiled and laughed while having a good time despite the heat July 17.

The food was to be sorted to prepare the food pantry for the afternoon clients.

“None of us want the crown of the glory for doing this,” said Lifeline copresident Sharon Wallace.

“We just want to help the people. What we are doing is important.”

Everyone that volunteers to help at Lifeline has the same views and are there to help.

“Unfortunately a lot of people need help but fortunately we have a good group of volunteers,” said Wallace. “They help with whatever needs to get done.”

Lifeline served 268 people in June and the panty has been averaging 2,000 clients each year from the Oregon, Chana, and Grand Detour areas.

“We help out every family that needs it,” said Wallace.

If Lifeline is not the appropriate agency to assist a family, Wallace said they would receive assistance with locating the agency that can serve them.

Sharon Wallace, Lifeline co-president, stacks boxes of food on a table in Conover before sorting and storing the Turn to A2 food. Photo by Chris Johnson

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Boy charged with sex assault

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com

Juvenile Court, and a public defender was appointed to represent him.

A 12-year-old Polo boy was taken into custody last week on two charges of aggravated criminal sexual assault, one a Class X felony and the other a Class 2 felony.

Polo Police Chief Dennis Christen released few details about the case because the

boy is a juvenile.

He said the incident leading to the charges took place July 15, the day before the 12-year-old was taken into custody.

Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow said the victim is a 10-year-old boy and is not related to the 12-year-old.

The 12-year-old appeared Monday in Ogle County

From A1 $15,283 from Stiles Inc., Loves Park, to remove five underground storage tanks from the property.

Phase two will include the demolition of the house next door, once the lease expires with that renter. A date has yet to be set for that action.

The county purchased this house at 102 S. Fifth St. from Scott and Barb Spoor for $99,500 in December of 2013.

At that time the board

entered into a three-year lease with attorney Robert Lowe, who has his office there.

The final phase will be completing the entire parking lot, which will have 39 spaces.

Costs for the project were estimated at $203,500 for the first phase. The final two phases have an estimated cost of $161,950 to complete.

The county board approved a bid on Tuesday from O’Brien Civil Works,

Inc., Polo, for $144,386 to blacktop the area, which is currently gravel.

The board agreed that the cost must not exceed $145,000.

Cook said the contractors could start in August and have the parking lot completed by Oct. 1.

Morrow said he is in limited custody at Focus House, a shelter care facility for juveniles near Rochelle.

Morrow said the boy may be the youngest person to be charged with a serious sex crime in the county.

Tanks are removed from lot

Volunteer Laura Messenger picks up packages of pickles Friday morning while stocking the shelves at Lifeline. Photo by Chris Johnson

Pantry helps those in need From A1 The food pantry sells clothing to help support the operations. Donations of both food and clothing are accepted at the Conover location at 201 N. Third St. All donations are appreciated.

“During the summer we have received fresh vegetables from farms,” said Wallace.

The pantry is open four

days each week. Tuesdays the pantry is open 9:30 a.m. to noon. Thursdays and Fridays the pantry is open 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays the pantry is open 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

When a client visits the pantry for food they are assisted throughout the process by the team of volunteers.

They are asked if there are any dietary restrictions and

the pantry makes every effort to accommodate that.

Each client also receives a voucher that can be used at the Oregon Supervalu store to purchase fresh milk and produce.

“We also have bonus items that we offer to families when they visit,” said Wallace.

The Washington Street property will provide additional parking for the Judicial Center, festivals, and events in Oregon.

Last week the bonus items included some candy bars and coffee.

Board debates fund’s usage From A1 Morrow verified that it is.

“This resolution has not been superseded or modified,” he said.

Board chairman Kim Gouker, Byron, said the resolution also says the fund can be used for what the board approves.

Board member Bill Welty, Chana, said maybe the board should rescind the resolution.

“I think this resolution has served us well over the years,” Gouker said, recounting the projects it has paid for.

Griffin said he believes the projects on the list qualify as capital improvements.

“A capital item is a major expense. Capital items can be more than bricks and mortar,” he said.

Board member Dan Janes, Stillman Valley, said he believes the resolution was passed to keep the board from spending the Long Range Planning Fund on salaries and other regular expenses.

Board member Rich Gronewold, Forreston, said the resolution needs to be addressed because the issue keeps coming up.

“The board needs to address it and settle it,” he said.

Gouker agreed that the resolution should be

reviewed.

“But that doesn’t need to impede these projects,” he said.

Waiting a month to approve the projects might mean delaying completion of the parking lots until next year, he said.

A vote to postpone the vote failed 3-18, with Colson; Rick Fritz, Monroe Center; and Bruce McKinney, Rochelle, voting yes.

The board approved the list of projects by a vote of 15-6 with Colson, Fritz, McKinney, Gronewold, Pat Saunders and Lyle Hopkins, both of Polo, voting no.

A 6,000 gallon gasoline storage tank was unearthed July 16, along with five other underground storage tanks at the corner of Washington and Fifth Streets, Oregon, once a gas station. More recently the site was the Jackass BBQ and before that Professor Scoop’s sub shop. Excavating equipment removed the tanks and contaminated soil from the site, which will be a parking lot. Photo by Vinde Wells

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Island in Rock River is named after a feminist Editor’s note: Otto Dick, Oregon, has researched the people, places, and events important in Oregon’s history for the Ogle County Historical Society. The following is one of a series of the articles he has written.

By Otto Dick The island south of what is now the Black Hawk Statue was named for Margaret Fuller.

She was born in May of 1810, at Cambridgeport, Massachusetts.

Her father practiced law and was later a U.S. Senator who focused on her education.

Margaret, a feminist, believed achieving equal rights for women was to provide education for women.

She was the first woman allowed to use the library at Harvard College.

She led seminary discussions concerning women’s lack of access to higher education.

In 1844 she became the literary critic of the New York Tribune.

Margaret considered the Native Americans an important part of American heritage.

In 1835 she traveled west visiting Oregon where her uncle, W. W. Fuller, an attorney, lived.

Her mode of travel from Chicago was by lumber wagon.

At that time we were called the Far West.

This was only 10 years after the Black Hawk War. This trip was recorded in her first book titled “Summer on the Lakes.”

Margaret Fuller Island was dedicated Sept. 17, 1880 with 1,500 in attendance.

Col. B. F. Sheets made the dedication speech followed with a picnic held at the newly named Fuller Island.

Harry Franklin wrote he was a member of the Oregon Owls, which was an organization of all bachelors or single men.

This organization was started by James Cartwright who later became the Chief Judge of the Supreme Court of Illinois.

Several young men swam their horses over to Margaret Fuller Island and held a meeting and organized the

Margaret Fuller

The end of Margaret Fuller Island is seen from the east near Ganymede Spring in this old photo.

Oregon Owls in 1870.

Each year for several years they held their meeting at Margaret Fuller Island.

An Owlet would blow the six-foot horn downtown to announce the beginning of the parade to the island.

This was the signal for all Owls to come to their roost.

They selected an Owl who had a pretty steady girl to carry the Chromal in the parade. The Chromal was a picture of a baby laying in a pillow.

On Fuller Island they ate and played games and played poker until they returned to Oregon the next morning.

During 1890 the Burlington Railroad launched a tourist campaign in Oregon.

They built steps up the hill from Ganymede Spring and built a large pavilion on Margaret Fuller Island.

The tourists would ride the railroad spur from the depot along the west side of the river past the dam close to the Riverside Cemetery.

Then they boarded a steamer and headed north to Fuller Island or the Fairgrounds.

Lorado Taft’s Eternal Indian Statue was erected in 1910.

In the year 1920, Henry Mattison and his bride lived in a tent on Fuller Island.

Henry was caretaker for Wallace Heckman who owned the island and the land where Lowden Park and Northern Illinois University Taft Campus is now located.

When it was time for their daughter, Margaret, to be born, he took his wife,

W.W. Fuller

Boats set off from Margaret Fuller Island in this old photo.

Hazel, by boat to her parent’s house on North Sixth Street. (the S. J. Lindsay family).

After that Henry became a very successful contractor who built many houses in the Oregon area.

Wallace Heckman, a Chicago attorney and business manager of the University of Chicago, purchased this property in 1887 and constructed a large limestone structure removed in 1966 by the State of Illinois.

In 1928 Wallace Heckman sold property east of the river to Walter Strong who built Stronghold Castle.

Walter Strong was publisher and owner of the Chicago Daily News.

Starting in 1933 a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp was located at the old fairgrounds north of Oregon and directly across from a small cabin on Fuller Island.

Betty Putnam, in an email written to Bonnie

Postmaster urges kids to be careful

By Paula Tegeler Postmaster Oregon Post Office School’s out for summer.

That means more children playing, riding bikes, running through the neighborhood, and possibly playing sports on sidewalks and streets.

The Postal Service is asking moms and dads to remind children about taking extra precautions to avoid accidents around mailboxes and postal vehicles.

“Summer months bring more than heat and humidity, they also bring kids outside to play,” said Oregon Postmaster Paula Tegeler.

“While this is the best time of year to be outdoors, a child can very easily ride a bike or dart into the path of a postal vehicle.”

There are several precautions children can take to avoid accidents.

First, never approach a postal vehicle when a letter carrier is delivering the mail.

Second, wait for the mail to be delivered before retrieving it from the mailbox.

Third, children should never take mail directly

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from a letter carrier that is delivering mail from inside a vehicle.

“If children approach a vehicle, the letter carrier will get out and ask the children to move away,” said Tegeler.

“The carrier will deliver

the mail directly to the box.”

Children should also limit the use of cell phones and other portable devices as well as pay attention to local street signs and observe the rules of the road when riding a bicycle.

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The Owls hold a celebration on Margaret Fuller Island in this photo from the early 1900s.

Hendrickson, mentioned those men enjoyed going over to the cabin.

A group of young school age boys and girls built the cabin that also included a fireplace.

John Barnhart, on a recent tour of the island, gave his group a history of the Island

and Margaret Fuller.

They observed the tilted stone fireplace and an iron water pump.

Walking on this island named after Margaret Fuller and recalling the many Owls, Burlington Railroad tourists, local groups, CCC camp men, and Henry and Hazel

Mattison was a wonderful walk back in history provided

by John and the park district.

When viewing Black Hawk from across the river, glance at Fuller Island and recall its wonderful history and remember the Rock River played an important role in the history of Oregon.

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Ice cream social will be Sunday The annual ice cream social at St. James Lutheran Church will be held on Sunday, July 26 from 5-8 p.m. on the lawn of the church, which is located at the intersection of West Grove and Columbine Roads four miles southeast of Forreston.

In case of rain, the social will be held in the fellowship hall.

Barbecues, hot dogs, pie, cake, beverages, and

50th Reunion The Forreston High School Class of 1965 held its 50th reunion July 11 at Barnacopia. Pictured left to right in the back row are: Larry Hagemann, Bob Beightol, Tom Hutson, Ted Buisker, Rick Ellis, Dan Abbas, Ed Faulkner, Tom Frisbie, Gary Ross, Bill Duitsman, Wayne Bomgarden, Mike Gagliardi, Gary Krum, Dave Taylor, Ron Finch, Ralph Derby. Middle row: Sue (Ross) Haughey, Barbara (Ackerman) Reese, Jill (Ross) Wichman, Connie (Kielman) Corbett, Dorinda (DeWall) Breakwell, Myrna (DeVries) Lohman, Margaret (Schonfelder) Pearson. Front row: Anita (DeWall) DeVries, Shari (Kaney) Hovanes, Donna (Frey) Kastning, Dianna (Frey) Schreck, Barbara (Mertz) Ott, Patricia (Kaderly) Pearson, Erma (Shelly) Baal, Connie (Munk) Burwitz. Photo supplied

Home of Hope meets Thursday

Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center meets every fourth Thursday of the month at the Rock River Center at 4 p.m. The program is free and open to all cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.

Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center knows that a cancer diagnosis doesn’t just affect the patient.

– place winner is awarded Not only does the center $5,000 and an all-expense- provide services and paid trip to Washington D.C. programs for cancer patients Each year, more than 125,000 students participate nationwide.

The deadline for student’s entries is Nov. 1, and interested students and Girl Scout Troop 5309 is teachers should contact their local VFW post for more accepting donations of LED information or email VFW two-pack light bulbs from Wednesday, July 22 through state at vfwil@vfwil.org.

For details visit http:// Wednesday, July 29.

Troop members are www.vfw.org/PatriotsPen. earning their Bronze Award.

Youth essay contest needs writers Commander Philip Maughan of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department of Illinois announced the kickoff of the VFW’s annual Patriot’s Pen youth essay competition.

Middle school students in grades 6-8 in this state have the opportunity to compete and win at the post, district,

department, and national levels.

The VFW enacted the Patriot’s Pen competition in 1995 to encourage young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society by composing a 300 to 400 word patriotic-themed essay.

The theme for the 2015-

2016 competition is “What Freedom Means to Me.” Students begin by competing at the local post level. Post winners advance to district competition with district winner advancing to the state competition.

State first-place winner compete for their share of thousands of dollars in awards, and the national first

Smith and Greenfield to wed Samantha Smith and Matthew Greenfield are pleased to announce their engagement.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Cecelia (Michael) Peterson, Davis Junction, and Ronald (Lana) Smith, Kirkland.

She is a 2009 graduate of Stillman Valley High School.

She attended Rock Valley College, Rockford, and Central Community College, Grand Island, Nebraska.

She also attended Northern Illinois University, DeKalb.

She is continuing her education to become a physician assistant while working in hospital administration.

The groom-to-be is the son of Kay Greenfield, Mt. Morris, and Gary (Lori) Greenfield, Paris, Tennessee.

He is a 2008 graduate of

and survivors, but also offers services and programs specifically for caregivers and the bereaved.

Hope of Hope also offers Campus Care in Ogle County.

Campus Care is a school based program offering support in the schools for Children affected by cancer or a loved one’s cancer.

For more information call Home Of Hope at 815-2884673.

Girl Scouts collecting light bulbs for project Light bulbs can be dropped off at libraries in Oregon, Polo, and Mt. Morris.

All are invited on Saturday, Aug. 8 to see the troop display on energy efficiency at the Polo Public Library.

College News Jacob Hinton Werschey Jacob Hinton Werschey, Springfield, graduated May 24 from Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin, with bachelor’s degrees in Japanese and Asian Studies.

He is the son of John Werschey and Dixie Hinton, Springfield, and the grandson of Ida Hinton, rural Mt. Morris.

Matthew Greenfield and Samantha Smith

Oregon High School.

He attended Rock Valley College, Rockford, and graduated from Illinois State University, Normal.

He has been teaching high

school mathematics for three years.

The couple recently moved to Alamosa, Colorado, and are planning a July of 2016 wedding in Rochelle.

Marriage Licenses Ogle County Clerk Rebecca Huntley issued the following marriage licenses.

July 10 Thomas E. Stump and Erin E. Nelson, both of DeKalb.

all varieties of ice cream desserts will be on the menu.

A band concert will be presented at 7 p.m. on the church lawn.

Proceeds from the event will be used for the yearly adoption fee for the church’s adopted child in India, plus other local charitable projects.

The St. James congregation invites the community to this annual gathering.

Quentin M. Dudley and Kaitlyn E. Harkin, both of Chicago.

Jakob T. Jorgensen and Caylee M. Stella, both of Sugar Grove.

Thank You The La Moine Stukenberg Family would like to thank all the nurses in the ICU at FHN unit for the care and support to my husband and our father. A special thanks to Colleen Stukenberg for making sure we were comfortable; and for the food, cards, and all the visitors during his hospital stay. A special thank you to our 3 children who were going through their own loss, but were watching over me.

Cameron E. Riffle and Tamarah L. Gaston, both of Leaf River.

July 13 Mark A. Beauchamp and Traci D. Uhrin, both of Rockford.

Aaron M. Hada, Byron, and Miranda N. Mortlock, Huntley.

Joshua W. Hays and Trisha M. Vittorio, both of Freeport.

July 14 Joseph S. Dougherty and Patience Case, both of Rochelle.

July 16 Benjamin J. Miller, German Valley, and Rebecca L. Colloton, Leaf River.

Clarke University The following area students were named to the spring semester dean’s list at Clarke University, Dubuque, Iowa.

Those earning academic honors included Brendan Walters, Byron; Kelsey Szymanski, Davis Junction; Brittany Huston and Mark Schmidt, both of Mt. Morris.

The list recognizes fulltime Clarke students who have earned a 3.65 gradepoint average or above, on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of 12 graded hours.

Rockford University Several area students were named as distinguished scholars for the spring semester at Rockford University, Rockford Those earning academic honors included Amy Cavazos and Brian Nordman, both of Oregon; Elisa Bender, Polo; Clayton Duffy, and Anna Nicholson, both of Stillman Valley; Samantha Bender, German Valley; and Jake Groom, Leaf River.

To be named to the list, students must earn at least a 3.75 GPA with no grades below “C” and having completed all requirements

for the semester.

The following students were named to the spring semester dean’s list.

The following students attending Rockford University were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester.

John Finley, Davis Junction; Kirsten Bergin, Mt. Morris; Chelsea Callahan, Adeline; Devin Standard, Monroe Center; Brandon Imel, Polo; Paige Glendenning Tyler Nelson, and Cheyenne Walker, all of Byron; and Chelsey Vangsness of Stillman Valley.

Students named to the dean’s list must earn at least a 3.5 GPA with no grades below “C” and having completed all requirements for the semester.

Augustana College Several area students were named to the spring dean’s list at Augustana College, Rock Island.

Those earning academic honors included: Nicholas Dippner, Davis Junction; Amy Fagan, Heather Gorsegner, and Nathaniel Hall, all of Oregon; Bethany Hayenga, Kings; Jeremy Lang and Hunter Winstead, both of Stillman Valley; and Holly Scholl, Polo.

Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

Lindsay Hanlin Lindsay Hanlin, Byron, was named to the dean’s list

for the spring semester at Illinois Central College, East Peoria.

To be named to the list, students must earn a 3.5 3.99 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Alina Llanas Alina Llanas, Oregon, was named to the spring dean’s list at McKendree University, Lebanon.

She earned a grade point average of 3.60 or higher for the semester.

University of Dubuque Several area students were named to the spring dean’s list at the University of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.

Students earning academic honors included Luke Meadows, Chana; Michael Bower, Davis Junction; Kyndra Nielsen, Keynon Janicke, Jennifer Martinez, Jennifer Pasch; Trevor Lee, Matthew Sadler, Oregon; Ashlyn Ptasienski, Jordyn Tyler, Stillman Valley.

To be named to the dean’s list, a student must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for that semester.

Marissa Plock Marissa Plock, a resident of German Valley, was announced as a Distinguished Scholar at Rockford University.

Full-time students attending Rockford University were named Distinguished Scholars for the spring 2015 semester who earned at least a 3.75 GPA with no grades below “C” and having completed all requirements for the semester.

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Church News ADELINE ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH 9106 Cedar St. in Adeline Leaf River 61047 Phone 815-541-4863 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

BAILEYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 303 W. Franklin St., Baileyville Pastor Alan Cassel 815-232-6222 www. baileyvillebaptistchurch.org Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship 6:30 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Midweek Bible Study BAILEYVILLE REFORMED CHURCH 400 W. Center St. Baileyville Pastor Bruce Otto 815-235-1201 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon 815-864-2581 Traditional Worship 9 a.m.

Education Hour 10 a.m.

Contemporary Worship 11 a.m.

BROOKVILLE and ELKHORN UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Brookville: Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

17725 W. Chamber St. in Brookville Elkhorn: Worship 9 a.m.

Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.

Corner of Wilson Mill & Brick Church Roads CHANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 606 Main St., Chana 61015 Pastor Chan Ik Choi 815-732-7683 chanaumc@gmail.com Adult & Children’s Education 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Celebrated the First Sunday of Each Month

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Visit our website: www. crossroadscn.com DISCIPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hitt and Maple Streets, Mt. Morris Pastor Dwight Stewart Phone 815-734-4853 Worship 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

EAST JORDAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22027 Polo Rd., Sterling Jim Miller, Pastor 815-626-0104 9 a.m. Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship EAST OREGON CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD 107 N. Daysville Rd. East Edge of Oregon Off Ill. 64 Pastor John Guthrie 815-732-2960 or 815-732-6569 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Church 10:30 a.m.

EBENEZER REFORMED CHURCH 2997 N. German Church Rd. Two miles east of Oregon on Ill. 64, then three miles north.

Pastor Brion Brooks Church Office Phone: 815-732-6313 Director of Ministries for Youth and Christian Education David Bordy 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Roots Youth Ministry— Wednesday 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Kids Clubs & Men’s & Women’s Bible Study— Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m.

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 764 N. Stillman Road, Oregon (Payne’s Point) Pastor Andrew Kayes Office: 815-732-2424 Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF MT. MORRIS 102 S. Seminary St. Mt. Morris CHRIST OUR SAVIOR Senior Pastor LUTHERAN CHURCH Bruce McKanna 2035 Ill. Rt. 26, Dixon Associate Pastor 815-284-4554 Lance Mennen Pastor David Andermann 815-734-4942 815-632-6767 Thursday, July 23—1 p.m.

9 a.m. Worship Service Ladies Bible Study 10:20 a.m. Education Hour Friday, July 24—8:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 23—10 a.m. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Bible Class Saturday, July 25—7 a.m.

Sunday, July 26—9 a.m. Men’s Accountability Group Worship with Communion Sunday, July 26—8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF THE InnerMission; 10 a.m. Worship OPEN BIBLE Service 302 S. Franklin St., Polo Tuesday, July 28—9 a.m.

815-946-2848 Ladies Prayer Circle Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Wednesday, July 29—6 a.m.

(June, July, August 9:30 a.m.)

Dixon Men’s Prayer Meeting We include children in our Log onto our website at http:// Sunday Worship experience www.efcmm.org to check out our “Kids are People, too� latest opportunities and updates Ages 3-10 are dismissed right after Praise & Worship.

FAITH DISCOVERY Casual, Contemporary, CHURCH Non-Traditional 801 W. Oregon St., Polo Passion for God Jeremy Heller, Pastor Compassion for People 815-946-3588 Visit Our Website: 9 a.m. Sunday School PoloOpenBible.org 10 a.m. Worship Service Nursery Available CROSSROADS We are an independent nonCOMMUNITY CHURCH, denominational Christian WHITE PINES CAMPUS church.

205 N. Jefferson Ave., Polo Visitors are always welcome.

Sundays at 10 a.m.

815-837-5255 FAITH EVANGELICAL whitepines@crossroadscn.com LUTHERAN CHURCH We offer contemporary worship 402 Second Ave., Forreston and relevant Bible teaching Pastor Scott Ralston through Church 815-938-3203 engaging messages, and “ A Church with a Heart — powerful video In the Heart of Forreston�

Join us after the service in 9 a.m. Sunday Worship our cafe for coffee, snack & 10 a.m. Sunday School fellowship 7 p.m. Wednesday Choir Kidzlink Children’s Ministry 6:30 p.m. Thursday Bible (infant-5th grade)-during Adult Study Services Crave Youth Group (6th-12th FAITH UNITED grade)- Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

METHODIST CHURCH

Mission Statement: Loving, Growing & Serving in Faith Handicapped Accessible 702 E. Dixon St., Polo Rev. Derek Rogers 815-946-3212 Website: faithumcpolo 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 505 Hill St., Oregon www.fbcoregon.org 815-732-2642 Rev. Jared Cochran “A Christ-centered, Biblebelieving, family-oriented ministry.�

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7 p.m.; transportation and nursery provided for all services.

LEAF RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 104 E. Rt. 72, Leaf River Pastor David Poust Sunday, July 26—10:30 a.m.

Worship Service & Children’s Church LIGHTHOUSE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4938 S. Daysville Rd., Oregon Pastor Chan Ik Choi Handicapped Accessible Worship Service 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Age Three through Sixth Grade.

Everyone is Welcome

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 200 S. Fifth St., Oregon 815-732-2894 www.fpcoregon.com Handicapped Accessible Worship 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion is served the first Sunday of each month.

MT. MORRIS CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 409 W. Brayton Road P.O. Box 2055 Mt. Morris, IL 61054 Pastor Ginny Haney Phone: 815-734-4573 Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Friday, July 24—9 a.m.

FIRST UNITED Women’s Fellowship METHODIST CHURCH Sunday, July 26—8:15 402 First Ave., Forreston a.m. Prayer Service; 9:30 a.m.

Pastor David Poust Worship;10:30 a.m. Fellowship 815-938-2380 Time; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Sunday, July 26—9 a.m. for All Ages Worship Service Tuesday, July 28—8:45 a.m.

Monday, July 27—8 a.m. AA Bible Study; Quilting Open Meeting; 9 a.m. Coffee at The Depot NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD FLORENCE UNITED 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon METHODIST CHURCH Pastor David Demmer 2649 W. Florence Rd., 815-732-7404 Freeport 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Pastor Kathleen Brinkmeier Service Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

NORTH GROVE EVANGELICAL CHURCH FORRESTON GROVE 10384 W. Coffman Rd., CHURCH Forreston 7246 N. Freeport Rd., Pastor Tim Hotchkiss Forreston Church: 815-938-2194 Presbyterian Church in Pastor’s Cell: 815-209-6838 America Sunday School 9 a.m.

Pastor Jeremy Cheezum Worship Service 10:05 a.m.

815-938-3605 Tuesday & Saturday 9-11:30 9:30 a.m. Sunday School a.m. Food Pantry & Thrift Shop 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Open at New Life Community Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Center Pioneer Club Thursdays, 7 p.m. Adult Study; OREGON 7:45 p.m. Choir CHURCH OF GOD 860 W. Oregon Trail Rd. FORRESTON REFORMED Pastor Michael Hoffman CHURCH 815-732-6847 501 Third Ave. You and your family are Tim Fry, Pastor invited to join us in worship on 9:30 a.m. Worship Sunday, July 26 at 10:30 a.m.

10:45 a.m. Sunday School Pastor Hoffman will continue the “Solomon Series�, with the FREEDOM LUTHERAN sermon titled “The Misery of Too WORSHIPPING Much Me.�

COMMUNITY, ELCA Sunday School begins at Pastor Jeff Schlesinger 9:30 a.m. and includes classes 815-222-7270 for adults, young adults, teens, Sunday Service 9:45 a.m. at children and infants. Special Lutheran Outdoor Ministries attention is given in each class Dining Hall to issues and topics related to the 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 particular needs and interests of (a mile south of Oregon) each group.

Welcome Center The Wednesday night Youth 111 S. Fourth St., Oregon Group meets at 6 p.m. at East Oregon Chapel, 107 N. Daysville GRACE VALLEY Road.

CHRISTIAN REFORMED The local Weight Watchers CHURCH group meets Wednesday at the 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd. church from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for German Valley weigh-in, followed by their Pastor Jake Ritzema meeting from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

815-362-6601 July’s Bible Book of the Sunday School for All Ages Month is Proverbs.

9 a.m.

Worship Service 10 a.m.

OREGON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GERMAN VALLEY 200 S. Fourth, Oregon UNITED METHODIST Pastor Barb Good CHURCH 815-732-2994 Church and Main Streets oregonumc@outlook.com Matt Smith, Pastor Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

8:30 a.m. Worship Service Fellowship 10:15 a.m.

No Sunday School & LEAF RIVER BAPTIST Confirmation in Summer CHURCH Activities during the Week: 6941 N. Mt. Morris Rd., Thursday, July 23—7 p.m.

Leaf River Youth Mission Worship Plan Pastor Randy Newton Friday, July 24—11:30 a.m.

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POLO CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Congress Ave. & Webster St. (The church is handicapped accessible) Pastor Leslie Lake 9 a.m. Family Worship 10 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:30 a.m. Sunday School

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 114 S. Fifth St., Oregon Pastor Richard Tomlinson 815-732-2367 Sunday Activities: Worship Services 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship PRAIRIE DELL 9:30 a.m.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

16031 W. Coffman Rd., Wednesday Bible Study 10 Shannon a.m.

Pastor Donna Gericke, CLP Other Activities Include: 815-864-2448 Men’s & Women’s Groups, 10 a.m. Worship Confirmation Class, High 11:15 a.m. Fellowship School Youth Group, Grieving Saturday, Aug. 1—7 p.m. Ministry, Outreach Ministry with Dan Holmes Performance with Rockford Rescue Mission & Refreshments Following HOPE Pregnancy Center, Adult Sunday, Aug. 2—No Worship Choir Service For More Information Call the Church Office REVIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH ST. WENDELIN 8 E. Front Street; Mt. Morris CATHOLIC CHURCH follow@revivemtm.com 18 S. Linn St., Shannon 815-994-0428 Rev. Michael Bolger Southern Baptist 815-864-2548 Saturday Night Service Masses—Saturday 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.

Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

Celebrate Recovery Confessions-Saturday 4 p.m., 6-8 p.m. Monday Sunday 7:30 a.m.

RIVERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 609 S. 10th St., Oregon Craig Arnold, Pastor 812-236-1213 Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

ST. BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1000 Ill. 64 West Oregon 815-732-7211 www.saintbrides.org Email:saint.bride.church@ gmail.com Services Sunday-Holy Communion-8 and 10 a.m.

Classes Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Available St. Bride’s follows traditional Anglican-Episcopal church practices; is biblically based and both family and individual oriented. Visitors are always welcomed.

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH West Grove Road at Columbine Rd. Pastor Steve Erickson Sunday, July 26—9:15 a.m.

Prayer Ministry Team; 9:30 a.m.

Congregational Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship Hymnsing;11:30 a.m. Set-up for Ice Cream Social; 5 p.m. Ice Cream Social Begins; 7 p.m.

Band Concert ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 N. Division Ave., Polo Pastor Terrie Wilder 815-946-2919 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Social Time 10 a.m.

ST. MARY CHURCH 301 N. Fourth St., Oregon Father Joseph P. Naill Office Phone 815-732-7383 Office FAX 815-732-4742 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m.

Third Wednesday of Month at Pinecrest 3 p.m.

Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:15 p.m.

St. Mary Prayer Network Lois Lints 815-703-9699 Nancy Kerwin 815-732-3351 Darlene Bauer 815-732-2238 ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 N. Franklin Ave., Polo Father Joseph P. Naill 815-946-2535 Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.

Reconciliation First Sunday of each month after mass

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 E. Brayton Mt. Morris Pastor Josh Ehrler 815-734-6354 Thursday, July 23—11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Children’s Free Lunch Program on Church Lawn Friday, July 24—8 a.m.

Bulletin Assembly & Coffee Saturday, July 25—5:30 p.m.

Worship Service Sunday, July 26—8:45 a.m.

Worship Service Followed by Fellowship Time; 10 a.m. Home Communion Meeting in the Basement Library; 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Monday, July 27—1 p.m.

Naomi Group Tuesday, July 28—11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Children’s Free Lunch Program on Church Lawn; Augsburg Fortress Summer Music Event – St. Luke’s, Park Ridge. Sing under the direction of St. Olaf’s Anton Armstrong. A choir rehearsal is scheduled at 6 p.m. and a hymn festival will be held at 7:30 p.m. For information contact Karen Larson.

Wednesday, July 29—6:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise; 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Children’s Free Lunch Program on Church Lawn Thursday, July 30—11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Last Day of Children’s Free Lunch Program on Church Lawn WEST BRANCH CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 4014 West Branch Road Southeast of Forreston Pastor Richard Bright 815-734-4411 Sunday School—9:30 a.m.

Worship—10:35 a.m.

Church News Deadline

The deadline is 3 p.m. on Fridays for information for the Church News to be turned in at the Oregon office at 121 A S. 4th St. The deadline is 9 a.m. on Fridays for church news left in the drop boxes in Forreston & Polo. Items can also be emailed to vwells@oglecountynews. com or faxed to 815732-4238. For more information call Vinde Wells at 815-7326166 ext. 32.

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Events & Entertainment

Recycling day is held July 31

By Reita Nicholson Administrative Assistant Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department

Archtop Brownie, formerly Lance Brown and Friends, will return to the band shell in downtown Mt. Morris for a performance Friday, July 24. Photo supplied

Archtop Brownie performs Friday Chicago musicians Lance Brown and Friends, who played at the Mt. Morris band shell twice last year have changed their name to Archtop Brownie.

The band will bring its blend of good old school music back on Friday, July 24 at 7 p.m. for a free twohour show.

The show is part of the Friday night Campus Concert series.

A guitarist and singer, Brown offers music ranging

from traditional jazz, blues, country and popular songs to his own music that explores the humor and wisdom gleaned from having performed in every state of the union since 1977.

He brings with him some of the finest musicians in the region.

Saxophonist Mike Levin also plays clarinet and flute.

Bassist Doug Lofstrom is currently a professor of music at Columbia College in Chicago and provides

vocals for the band, too.

Drummer Alpha Stewart is a well-known percussionist in the Chicago jazz community and plays with finesse.

Violinist James Sanders’ group Conjunto has been the headliner at Millennium Park in the past.

The Mt. Morris Moose Lodge will be serving barbecue sandwiches, Chicago-style hot dogs, chips, popcorn, brownies,

and drinks starting at 6 p.m.

Come early and visit the Mt. Morris Community Farmers Market in the bank parking lot at the corner of Ill. 64 and Wesley Avenue, open every Friday through October from 4 to 7 p.m.

Browse around at other craft and food vendors on the campus, too, from 6 p.m. until dark.

Bring a chair or blanket and relax for a concert on the historic Mt. Morris Campus on a sweet summer evening.

Volunteers can help in emergencies The Ogle County Health Department and the Ogle County Emergency Management Agency will hold an informative meeting on Thursday, July 23 to encourage residents to serve as volunteers.

This meeting will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Rochelle, 810 Woolf Court, Rochelle.

Information will be presented about volunteering in the area of emergency preparedness and response,

an area that can improve response capabilities in times of public emergencies.

All interested community members are encouraged to attend this meeting.

When a disaster hits a community, fear can be overwhelming, not because there are not enough resources, but because people do not know how to access those resources, according to studies by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Members of the Ogle County Volunteer Corps will be trained in how and where to access those resources and will help in many different capacities in times of need.

Attendees will be encouraged to sign up and fill out a volunteer application while at the meeting.

According to the Commission of Volunteerism and Community Service, Illinois continues to hold the number one volunteer rate among America’s eight

Sauk Valley Media will present the 2015 Senior Showcase on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at the Northland Mall, Sterling.

This is the premier local event for those “50 and Better.”

More than 50 merchant displays from businesses throughout the Sauk Valley area will be on site from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include information on health care providers, caregivers, retirement planning, insurance coverage, long term care,

nutrition, and many other subjects of interest to the growing market of consumers 50 years and older.

“This will be the 17th year for this great event and it just seems to get bigger and better each year,” said Ed Bushman, general manager of the Telegraph, Dixon.

“The vendors at this show are prepared to answer any questions on senior living, retirement, healthcare and so much more. The over 50 crowd loves this event and return year after year

to gain knowledge of new companies and products designed just for them.”

The Senior Showcase is free and open to the public.

Make plans to attend this event and visit faceto-face with exhibitors that can answer questions about senior issues.

For more information call Bushman at 815-2842224 or email ebushman@ saukvalley.com.

The event is sponsored by Sauk Valley Media, CGH Medical Center, and KSB Hospital.

Senior Showcase will be held at Northland Mall

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Performance Times:

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Friday 7:30 p.m.

Saturday 7:30 p.m.

Sunday 2:00 p.m.

For Information and/or Tickets call 815.734.2103 Order online at performingartsguild.com, click on tickets Tickets, $14.00 Senior Citizens (65+) and Students (with I.D.), $12.00 Your ticket price includes refreshments served during intermission.

largest states.

Emergencies come unexpectedly, as was recently evident with the April 9 tornado.

With a volunteers corps, Ogle County will be better equipped to deal with the before, during, and after of any event.

Those interested must be at least 18 years of age, but no specific experience is required to participate in this opportunity.

Refreshments will be provided at the meeting.

For more information on emergency preparedness and response, contact Joanie Padilla at the Ogle County Health Department by calling 815-732-7330 extension 279 or log onto fema.gov for more tips.

The monthly dropoff recycling day for Ogle County residential electronics sponsored by the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department will be Friday, July 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The location is at the Solid Waste Management Department, 909 W. Pines Rd., Oregon, at the south end of the building.

A $10 fee will be charged for each microwave oven brought in for recycling.

Checks should be made payable to Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department.

Residents can bring a limit of two TVs or computer

monitors, or one of each, per monthly event.

This event is open to Ogle County residents only.

Electronics from residents of other counties will not be accepted. Anyone living outside of Ogle County should call their local health department for options for e-waste recycling, or contact an electronics retailer.

Remove any original packaging from electronics prior to drop-off, OCSWMD cannot accept large cardboard boxes, Styrofoam, or other packaging associated with electronics destined for recycling.

For a complete list of accepted items contact the Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department at 815-732-4020 or visit www. oglecounty.org.

Butterfly festival will take place Saturday The Northwest Illinois Audubon Society invites all to the Elkhorn Creek Butterfly Festival on Saturday, July 25 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Participants may join guided tours at 1, 2, 3 or 4 p.m. or look on their own.

“Illinois Butterflies and Moths” pocket guides will be distributed at no charge while supplies last.

A restroom and a shady

area will be available with chairs, cold beverages, and snacks.

If the weather is questionable, call Teresa Smith at 815-238-3963.

The preserve is located about three miles southwest of Forreston in the southeast corner of West Grove and Freeport Roads.

The parking lot is off West Grove Road. The event is free.

Shrek the Musical performances begin The Byron Civic Theatre (BCT) will kick off its 21st season with Shrek The Musical, beginning Friday July 24.

Performances continue on Saturday, July 25, Sunday, July 26, and the following weekend, July 31 through Aug. 2. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday night

at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale.

BCT Box Office is open Monday through Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

For more information call 815-312-3000, or e mail tickets@bctmagic.com to reserve tickets.

Rock River Center celebrating 40th anniversary with barbecue Rock River Center will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 4 to 7 p.m.

The event will feature a live auction, barbecue dinner plate, and a performance by the Boot Scootin’ Seniors.

Sponsorships received to this point include: Oregon Powerhouse BBQ, Beesing Welding, Burkhardts LP Gas, Tom and Sharon Klein, Form the Heart, Ken and Barb Giese, Smith an Birkholz PC, KSB Hospital, Moring Disposal, Oregon Park District, First National Bank of Rochelle, Merlin’s, Scott Stephens State Farm, E.D. Etnyre, Woods Equipment Co., and the Board of

Directors.

All are invited to join the celebration.

For more information call 815-732-3252.

Pictured are some of the items that will be on the live and silent auctions at the Rock River Center 40th anniversary celebration Aug. 15. Items include planters, artwork, purses and jewelry.

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Recycle motor oil, antifreeze for free Aug. 22

By Reita Nicholson Administrative Assistant Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department The Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department (OCSWMD), in cooperation with the Illinois Recovery Group (IRG), Braceville, will conduct an oil and anti-freeze take back event on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. to 12p.m., at 909 W. Pines Rd., Oregon at the Ogle County Pines Road Annex parking lot.

We always hear that oil is the life “blood” of any engine. It is good practice to change the oil to keep the engine running smooth.

Here in Ogle County that amounts to a lot of used oil. Ogle County residents and farmers can bring in large barrels of oil, up to four barrels or 220 gallons

maximum per visitor, or small containers of oil, which will be bulked together and recovered.

IRG will be on hand with a vacuum truck to recover the used oil and anti-freeze into their specialized truck.

Oil filters will also be collected and placed into bins for cleaning and recycling.

Do not mix or bring in brake fluid, power steering fluids, paints, paint thinners, or other contaminants with oil or anti-freeze, as these materials cannot be placed into the truck with oil and anti-freeze destined to be recycled or burned as a fuel source.

OCSWMD or IRG will not be able to accept containers used to transport oil or antifreeze.

These must be taken back by participants and reused or disposed of with regular

trash pick-up. Tires will not be accepted at this event.

Recovered oil and antifreeze can be either recycled into new product, or in the case of oil, used as a fuel source for buildings, construction work, and more.

Take advantage of this event if you have used oil around the garage or barn.

Let’s keep used oil and antifreeze out of our public water systems, waterways, and soils and rid your residence of these materials, which can be a safety hazard around the house to people or pets.

If you are a DIY’er and have used oil or anti-freeze around, take advantage of this event on Aug. 22.

For more information, or if residents have more than 220 gallons of oil to be recycled, call OCSWMD at 815-732-4020 or visit www. oglecounty.org.

Laura Rae and the Back Roads Trio will perform Sunday evening at the Byron Forest Preserve’s Heritage Farm Museum. Photo supplied

Make salsa during class Trio performs in Byron Summer tomatoes and peppers will soon be ready.

The University of Illinois Extension will offer a class in making salsa on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the extension office, 421 W. Pines Rd., Oregon.

John Barnhart, Oregon Park District Natural Resources

Manager, and Marilyn Csernus, University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and Nutrition and Wellness Educator will teach how to safely can salsa using a boiling water bath.

The cost of the class is $8 for residents and $9 for nonresidents. Register for the class

until Saturday, Aug. 1 through the Oregon Park District at 815-732-3101.

Everyone will take home a jar of homemade salsa.

For more information, call the Oregon Park District at 815732-3101, or the University of Illinois Extension office at 815-732-2191.

Postcard program Sunday Antique postcards will be the topic of a program on Sunday, July 26 at 2 p.m. at the Flagg Township Historical Society Museum, Rochelle.

Peter Espe, a former Rochelle resident now living in California, is a collector of antique postcards, with

several thousand in his collection.

His program will be a history of postcards followed by a presentation of post cards of early Rochelle. Postcards of other communities will also be on display.

Espe has 115 postcards showing the Rochelle of

years ago that he will share in the program.

The program will be held at the museum, located at the corner of Sixth Street and Fourth Avenue in downtown Rochelle.

A $2 admission fee will be charged for the program.

Training begins on a new crop of master gardeners Master Gardener training for 2015 through the University of Illinois Extension will be offered Fridays, starting Aug. 7 and running through Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the DeKalb County Center for Agriculture, 1350 W. Prairie Dr., Sycamore.

The mission of the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program is “Helping Others Learn to Grow.”

In Illinois, near 3,400 Master Gardeners volunteer as a resource for schools, communities, youth programs and farmers markets.

Together, they teach classes and workshops, answer telephone inquiries concerning home horticulture, guide planting and educational demonstrations in community and school

gardens.

They also represent the program at the county and state fair, and work with many community organizations to convey up-to-date, research based gardening information.

To become a Master Gardener, applicants must be accepted into their local county Extension program.

Upon acceptance participants take the Master Gardener Core Training.

After completing the core course, Master Gardeners Interns are required to volunteer a minimum of 60 hours over two years in their community.

Certified Master Gardeners are those who have completed their classroom training and internship. To remain an active Master Gardener, they must complete 10 hours of continuing education and 30 hours of volunteer service

yearly.

Applications are now being accepted for the fall classes.

Submitted applications will be reviewed and interviews will be set up with Extension staff.

Applicants must complete an application, interview, and screening.

In-person training costs $175 and includes the Master Gardener manual with helpful resources and other materials.

For more information, call University of Illinois Extension at 815-732-2191, or go online at http://web. extension.illinois.edu/bdo.

Questions can also be answered in the Ogle County Extension office at 421 W. Pines Rd., Suite 10, Oregon.

Anyone needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in the program should the Ogle County Extension office.

The Byron Forest Preserve will host Laura Rae and the Back Roads Trio Sunday, July 26 at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Farm Museum Stage in the final free concert of the season.

Rockford’s acoustic Americana band features the best of current and vintage country, folk, light rock, and gospel and bluegrass music.

The event is sponsored

by the Byron Bank.

For more information call 815 234-8535 or visit the Byron Forest Preserve District website at www. byronforestpreserve.com.

HSTP meeting is Friday The Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) - Region 3 -Transportation Committee (Bureau, DeKalb, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle,Lee, Ogle, and Putnam Counties) will be held on Friday, July 24 at 10 a.m. at the Mendota Civic Center, 1901 Tom Merwin Drive, Mendota.

Human service organizations with an interest in public transportation are strongly encouraged to attend as well as anyone that is interested in public transit.

The Regional

Transportation Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of the Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP).

HSTP identifies transportation needs and develops solutions to improve transportation services for seniors, people with disabilities, individuals with lower incomes, and veterans as well as the general public.

Human service organizations with an interest in public transportation are strongly encouraged to

attend as well as anyone that is interested in public transit.

The Illinois Department of Transportation has formed an agreement with North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) for the purposes of preparing, implementing, and updating the plan for Region1 (Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties) and Region 3.

For more information about NCICG or HSTP, please visit www.ncicg.org or call Jacob Matsen at 815433-5830 ext. 15.

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Come join the fun July 23rd - 26th! at the Lee County Fairgrounds

THURSDAY, JULY 23 Noon .......Gate Opens 3:30pm ....Kiddie Carnival 4:30pm ....Bingo 5:00pm ....Italian Beef Dinner 5:30pm ....Flag Raising Ceremony 6:00pm ....Cruise Night by 3-D Sound Co. 6:00pm ....Garden Tractor/Tractor/Truck Pull 7:00pm ....Barn Ball Tournament

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FRIDAY, JULY 24 7:00am.....Gate Opens All Day .....Antique Tractor Show 7-10:30am.Pancake Breakfast 11:00am ...Kids’ Korner 2:00pm ....Kids’ Korner 4:00pm ....Carnival Opens 5-7:00pm ..Pork Chop Sandwiches 5:00pm ....Awards Ceremony / King & Queen 6:00pm ....Tractor/Truck Pull 6:30pm ....Quality Meats/Baked Goods Auction 8:00pm ....Pin Dodge Ball Gate Admission Season Pass = $15 Daily Admission = $5 (Sunday $2) Children 12 and under = Free *Grandstand Admission Extra

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SUNDAY, JULY 26 7:00am.....Gate Opens 8-11:00am.Pancake Breakfast 8:30am.....Horse Novelty Classes 10am-3pm 4-H Fair Marketplace 10:00am ...Miller’s Petting Zoo 11:00am ...Pedal Pull 11:00am ...Car Show Registration Open 12:00pm ...Carnival Opens ($15 wristbands) 1:00pm ....Touch A Truck Event 1:00p.......Corn Husking Contest & Corn Boil 1-4:00pm .Car Show 2:00pm ....Flag Lowering Ceremony 3:00pm ....Big Wheel Races

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Habitat for Humanity thanks firefighters for roofing help

By Gail Tuttle Habitat for Humanity More than a dozen firefighters showed up on scene at 408 W. Front St., Mt. Morris on Saturday, July 11.

They weren’t there to fight a fire but to shingle the roof of the current Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County (HFHOC) home.

Mt. Morris volunteer firemen roofed the new Habitat Home being constructed in Mt. They worked quickly Morris. Pictured left to right are: Steve Foss, Sawyer Foss, Brandon Mead, Garret and efficiently, and in less Scott, Gerry Hough, Josh Ehrler, David Hoffman, Mark Lewis, Nickolas Hoffman, that two hours the roof was Brandon Spandet, Rob Hough, James Higley, and Jeff Warren. Photo supplied

completely shingled.

This is the second house the Mt. Morris Fire Department has shingled for HFHOC. Several years ago they shingled the house on East Lincoln Street.

HFHOC would like to thank them for all their hard work.

Lunch was donated and served by the Mt. Morris Community Women’s Club.

Approximately 20 volunteers were on the site

that day, including general contractors Randy and Lori Wagner of Wagner Construction, who also donate their time and expertise.

This is the 11th home built by HFHOC. This house is being built for Elias and Betty Sotelo, Mt. Morris, and completion is expected sometime in September.

To volunteer call 815494-2114.

Oregon School District to host open registration day on July 30 Registration for the 201516 school year in the Oregon School District is underway.

Online registration began on July 13.

For students returning to the district, registration can be completed online again using the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

The district will host an open registration day on Thursday, July 30 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The open registration will be held in the library in the Etnyre Wing at Oregon Elementary School.

A computer lab will be available for anyone who needs assistance with online

registration, and parents can opt to pay registration fees in person rather than online during this time.

Lunch and fee waiver applications will also be available.

To avoid a $25 late fee, the student must be registered by end of business on July 31.

Anyone who registers after this date will be assessed the late fee.

Students need to be registered by this date to allow building principals time to assign students to classrooms for the start of the school year.

The first day for students will be Thursday, Aug. 13.

Listed below is the link to the PowerSchool Parent Portal along with the detailed information for open registration.

New students to the district will need to attend the open registration date or visit central office for a Parent Access Account to register.

Any questions can be directed to the central office at 815-732-5300.

The Parent Portal address is http://ps.ocusd.net.

The registration fee and supply list for students can be found on the district home page at www.ocusd.net under the “news” section on the right side of the screen.

10th corn boil Saturday, July 25 Grace Valley Christian Reformed Church will host its 10th annual corn boil on Saturday, July 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. rain or shine. The church is located at 8210 E. Edwardsville Rd., northeast of German Valley.

The menu will include corn on the cob, brats, hot

dogs, chips, drinks, and desserts.

No fee will be charged for the food or evening activities, but free will donations will be accepted.

Activities for kids will include rides on the barrel train, watching Daisy Belle the Clown make balloon

Oregon Lion Steve Pennock awarded scholarships to Erika Waldsmith, left, and Kelsy Pudlas. Photo by Jean Hoff.

Lions Club awards scholarships Steve Pennock, Oregon Lions Club member, awarded two $1,500 scholarships at Awards Night at Oregon High School in May.

animals, a petting zoo, pony rides, and face painting.

Drawings for four gas cards will take place during the evening. Enter by completing a form at the event.

For more information email cathy@aplaceforgrace.com Oregon VFW Post 8739 or visit www.aplaceforgrace. will host a garage sale on com.

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The two young women selected to receive the scholarships were Erika Waldsmith, who plans to study pharmaceutical

science at Kentucky State University, and Kelsy Pudlas, who plans to study Music Therapy at Western Illinois University.

Oregon VFW to host garage sale Proceeds to help war memorial

4 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 8 a.m. to noon.

Money collected from this event will go toward the War Memorial Restoration Project on the lawn of the Ogle County Courthouse.

To contribute items to this fundraiser bring items to the VFW on Wednesday, July 29 and Thursday, July 30 after 3:30 p.m.

For more information call 815-973-1432.

Oregon Police Activity “I think of life as a good book. The further you get into it, the more it begins to make sense.”

– Harold Kushner 2015 Read to the Rhythm Summer Reading Program A very big thank you to the members of the community who support the summer reading program with financial or material contributions.

The following businesses make the program possible: FN Smith Corporation, E.D. Etnyre and Company, Pizza Hut, Stillman Bank, White Pines Inn, First National Bank and Trust, Kaczmarzyk Agency, Inc., Jay’s DriveIn, Friends of the Library, Farrell, Holland,Gale Funeral Home, Stateline Computer, Oregon Park District, Kiwanis Club of Oregon and McCanse Builders.

Read to the Rhythm finale is Friday, July 24 at 6 p.m. featuring Mr. Steve, Master Facilitator of Fun. Open to all participants in the Summer Reading Program.

Book Review

By Eli Rufer Hatchet by Gary Paulsen—“The book tells how he survives…people who like adventure would like this book.”

Movie Night at the Library Movie night will be Wednesday, August 5.

Seating begins at 5:45 p.m.

The movie starts at 6 p.m.

Popcorn and snacks provided. Stay tuned to find out what movie will be shown.

The Adult Summer Reading Program continues through Saturday, Aug. 1.

Residents of the Oregon Public Library District who are3 18 and over are invited to participate. Punch cards will track how many books have been checked out and each completed card will go into a drawing for prizes.

Family Summer Reading Program-if children are participating in Read to the Rhythm, the family may enter a drawing to win a one year family pass to the Nash Recreation Center donated by the Oregon Park District.

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The Afternoon Book Club meets Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 1 p.m. at the Library to discuss Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey.

DVDs at the Library DVDs can be checked out for two weeks. A nocost library card is available to residents of the Oregon Public Library District.

Anyone who live sin a nearby town and has a library card from their local library may check out DVDs there, in Oregon, and many other libraries as well.

Everyone who pays taxes to the library district is eligible to receive a free library card.

Residents who outside of any library district will need to pay a yearly fee to use their nearest library, but that qualifies them to use many other libraries, too.

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Quick The Fateful Lightning by Jeff Shaara The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan The library is located at 300 Jefferson St. Library

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Two ROEs are merged into one

By Vinde Wells vwells@oglecounty news.com Regional school officials and staff members have spent the last several months merging two Regional Offices of Education (ROE) into one.

Robert Sondgeroth, superintendent of the newly formed Whiteside, Lee, and Ogle ROE, said last week that the merger is going smoothly.

“It became official July 1, but we’ve been working together over the last two years,” he said July 14. “Now we’re all moved into the Sterling building.”

The merger of the Whiteside ROE and the Lee-Ogle ROE stems from action taken four years ago to reduce the state budget.

Gov. Pat Quinn questioned the amount budgeted for ROEs in 2011, and as a result, the number of them was reduced 44 to 35 as of this month.

The county boards in Whiteside, Lee, and Ogle Counties all approved the merger in 2013.

Sondgeroth, who was formerly the regional superintendent in Whiteside County, was elected superintendent of the merged ROE last November and officially assumed the new post July 1.

Former Lee-Ogle regional superintendent Paul McMahon is the assistant superintendent of the new ROE. Sondgeroth said the decision was made to use the Whiteside ROE building at 1001 W. 23rd St., Sterling, as the headquarters of the new ROE because the Lee-Ogle building in Grand Detour would not be available.

That building was owned by the Dixon School District, whose officials wanted to sell it. (Turn to page B3 for a story

about the sale of the building.)

The building in Sterling is rented from Newman Central Catholic High School.

Sondgeroth praised the staff from both former ROEs for making the merger work.

“The personnel is fantastic.

Everyone is getting along well,” he said. “I don’t know what I would do without them. Now I have depth in positions.”

Still, he and his staff will have their work cut out for them. They will now oversee 26 public school districts and several private schools, with a total of 86 buildings, 1,800 teachers, and more than 20,000 students.

Some training meetings with school district personnel have been held at Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, because it is centrally located, Sondgeroth said.

Other meetings will be scheduled in each county for the convenience of the teachers and school personnel there.

“It’s easier for us to go to Rochelle to talk to 100 teachers than to have 100 teachers come here,” Sondgeroth said.

Guidelines set in 2011 dictated that an ROE must have a minimum population of 61,000.

Whiteside, although the largest of the ROEs on the chopping block then, fell short by 3,000 people.

School and county officials expected more mandated mergers in the future with the minimum set at 100,000 or even higher.

The population of the LeeOgle ROE was 89,000.

Until 1973 each of Illinois’ 102 counties had its own regional superintendent and regional office. In 1995 county education offices were combined into 45 Educational Service Regions. Ogle and Lee Counties merged at that time.

Oregon FFA members pose for a photo while at the annual FFA state convention in Springfield. Pictured, left to right, are: Beth Sulsar, Donta Yocum, Brant Eastman, Dillion Dixon, Cassidy Speaker, Michaela Eden, Austin Wolber, Nick Hinze, Meghan Groenhagen, Chelsea Eden, Login Arvigo, Jake Ziegler, Cody Ebens, and Dalton Comer. Photo supplied

Oregon FFA members attend state convention

By Abigail Mongan Oregon FFA Reporter Fourteen Oregon FFA members traveled to Springfield for the annual FFA state convention to learn more about agriculture and celebrate the Oregon FFA’s accomplishments.

The attendees spent June 9-11 visiting the Lincoln Museum,

electing new state FFA officers, listening to inspiring addresses, and meeting members from across the state.

Two senior members received their State FFA degrees: Chelsea and Michaela Eden.

We congratulate Chelsea and Michaela on their hard work Senior members of the Oregon FFA chapter received their throughout their FFA State FFA degrees. Here, Chelsea and Michaela Eden are pictured with their proud parents Lisa and Mark Eden. careers.

Public Voice Moehle offers suggestions for city’s growth Dear Editor, My name is J. Stephen Moehle and what the Oregon community needs is a hardware store, a store where you can get your clothes cleaned, a store where you can buy shoes and

clothing, and a store where you can buy cell phones and electronic products.

The above products could be located in the empty storefronts and the community does not need any more restaurants or antique stores.

I’m happy the ECDC (Economic Community and Development Committee) was formed.

A lot of people on the ECDC knew my parents,

Robert and Eleanor Moehle, and below are a few suggestions: 1) Find a way to have families with children move into town.

2) Find a way to fill the empty stores that have closed.

3) Find a way to fill the empty businesses that have closed like Sullivan’s, Ace Hardware, Brian Bemis, etc.

4) Also somehow get the

subdivision in Rt. 64 and Daysville Road moving.

The new city council should stop arguing about petty things and move forward.

I visited the new Casey’s store in town.

Wow, what an awesome store and the community should be proud of the store.

Sincerely, J. Stephen Moehle Vernon Hills

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Hawks alumni team gears up for Aug. 7 game Get your tickets now for 7 p.m. at high school

By Andy Colbert Reporter After a rousing success at Winnebago, both on the field and in the stands last year, the Oregon football alumni team looks for even better things Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. when they host Amboy.

On a beautiful summer evening in 2014, the alumni squad beat ‘Bago 14-0 before a huge crowd of Hawk and Indian boosters. The game also served as a fundraiser for the Oregon-Winnebago football programs.

With this year’s game being at Landers-Loomis Field, team organizer Corey Fry expects the Aug. 7 contest to surpass the Winnebago game in terms of excitement.

“It will be so much better for us to be at home,” Fry said. “Us older guys never played in front of fans on the west side and on the newer stadium. It will be very emotional for those of us that haven’t played for a while.

We’ll have music blaring just like our high school days.”

Last year must have made an impression on potential players, as this year’s roster shot up is size.

“Before the Winnebago game, we had a lot of guys on the fence,” said Tim Danielson, the offensive MVP of last year’s game.

“They saw how much fun it was and now they want to be a part of it.”

Oregon started with 44 prospects and Fry plans on have well over 30 players come game time. Each participant must pay a fee to Alumni Football USA to take part.

“We have a phenomenal turnout of new faces. The talent is off the chart,” Fry said.

One of those new faces is Nick Snyder, recently finished with a successful 4-year career at Platteville.

“We’ll have a better line with new guys like Darren Oregon Alumni Team organizer Corey Fry talks to the players during a recent practice at the Oregon High School Moser and Chad Gaston,” practice field. Photo by Andy Colbert Fry said. ‘Then, there are coming over here. I really catch brought back the old kids like Rudy Castillo and don’t care who we play. I just times.”

Drew Smith that I coached want to have a good time and To further enhance the in junior tackle. This is a make this a community event overall experience, Fry is community type event and for Oregon and Mt. Morris.” working on having alumni we hope to get another huge Amboy’s squad will cheerleaders and band turnout of fans.” feature a few players from members present. However, Alumni Football USA AFC, after the Raiders had they must pay for a ticket like provides all the equipment, difficulty getting enough everyone else. including uniforms. alumni for its own team.

Fans planning on attending However, Fry decided to Amboy is still looking for its the game are encouraged to upgrade that aspect and first alumni win, after losses buy their tickets from any of Oregon will be sporting to Bureau Valley and Sterling the Hawk alumni players in its own jerseys, with each Newman. advance. Advanced tickets player’s name on the back.

Win or lose, Danielson are $10 with all money going ‘They cost $45 apiece, gave a sense of how special to Oregon. Children under but we did fundraising,” Fry playing an alumni game is, six are free. said. no matter where it’s at or Contact Fry at cfry11@ Originally, Oregon was whom it’s against. yahoo.com for more scheduled to play Stillman “The atmosphere at information on ticket sales.

Valley, but the Cardinals’ Winnebago was what got to Tickets may be purchased alumni weren’t able to work me most,” the wide receiver at the gate, but they are $12 out arrangements to field a said. “Being in the locker and Oregon does not share in team against the Hawks. room before the game was that those monies.

“Stillman Valley folded special. Then, it really got on us,” Fry said. “They were amped up coming onto the “This is going to be a very having trouble getting a team field and being with your special event in this town to Oregon alumni Tim Danielson models the new jersey together and also wanted teammates. The first time get Oregon football started that members of the OHS team will wear during the Aug. 7 game. Photo by Andy Colbert a home game instead of you got tackled or make a in 2015,” Fry said.

Missiles strike early, often at Polo alumni game

By Cody Cutter Sauk Valley Media Dustin Popejoy didn’t have a number on his Milledgeville Missiles alumni football jersey.

However, there was one number that stood out for the 2008 alum before his team’s

game against the Polo alumni on July 18.

“We called 80 in the locker room,” Popejoy said.

“We all said that we were going to score 80-0. That was the score we all called in the locker room, and we all agreed upon.”

The Missiles picked apart

Polo in quick fashion, and never let up in a no-doubtabout-it 80-0 thrashing.

Popejoy, who donned a jersey with the letter “X” on it, marked the spot on several stops on defense, netting six tackles and two for loss.

The Missiles allowed just 33 yards in the first half, and

16 in the second half. No Marcos play went for more than 9 yards.

“Surprisingly, we made that goal,” Popejoy said. “It was strange.

“It was a blast. It was nostalgic coming back here and playing again. It was a lot of fun.”

Brothers Kirk and Kal Engelkens (2009 and 2005 alums) teamed for a hookand-lateral on their first offensive play, going 58 yards for the first of 11 Missiles touchdowns. On their next play from scrimmage, quarterback Kirk found classmate Jake Workman for a 22-yard connection.

Kirk Engelkens amassed 322 total yards – 185 passing, 137 rushing – and had a hand in six touchdowns.

“We just wanted to go out and play our game,” Kirk Engelkens said. “We’ve been practicing a lot, and we just wanted to go out and do what we are good at.”

Of the 59 participating players, 45 graduated in 2000 or later, 11 graduated in the 1990s, and three graduated in the 80s.

The Missiles’ duo of 1980s graduates each made key plays. Chad Riesselman, a 1989 graduate, picked up a fumble recovery in the second quarter. Kevin Anderson, a 1981 graduate and the game’s oldest participant, scored his first touchdown on the stadium grass in 35 years.

Anderson, better known as the public address voice of Missiles football and Rock Falls basketball, punched one in with 7:05 left in the first half with a 5-yard run through left guard.

“It felt pretty good to get back out here and put pads on one more time,” Anderson said. “I’ve been waiting a long time for this. I just want to thank everybody on my team for giving me a chance to play, and giving me the ball one time.”

Polo’s oldest participant, 1988 graduate and captain Brian Reeder, took handoffs from his quarterback son, 2013 graduate Chad Reeder, for three plays, tallying 8 yards.

“It was cool to hand him off the ball, and playing on

the same side of the ball,” Austin Reeder said about playing with his father.

But in the end, being on the wrong side of a blowout became a bit too sour.

“It was as much fun as it could be, I guess,” the younger Reeder said, “with the way it ended up.”

Jeff Kimpel, a 2014 Polo alum, led the Marcos with 20 rushing yards on six plays.

Dominic DeMichele, a 2015 Aquin graduate participating with the Polo team, had the Marcos’ biggest play with a 48-yard kick return late in the second quarter.

Polo’s team was a combination squad which also included four graduates from Forreston and one from Stillman Valley. Seventeen Polo alums turned out.

“I think our numbers really helped us and kept us fresh,” Kirk Engelkens said. “I know me playing offense really kept me fresh, and I know it really hurt Polo when they have low numbers. It sucks for Polo, I wish they could get more numbers. I really wish it could have been a closer game.”

Polo’s Dan Cook, Stillman Valley Class of 1990, tries to dance around players during a Polo quarterback Austin Reeder, Class of 2013, turns upfield while being chased by Milledgeville’s Dustin Popejoy, Class of 2008. Photo by Chris Johnson play against Milledgeville. Photo by Chris Johnson

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Hawk Golf Camp is July 27-30 at Silver Ridge

Hunter, a 5-year old Dachshund owned by Loraine Landheer, goes for a ride in a wagon at the Wiggly Wag & Walk at Wiggly Field with Reina the Chihuahua and Blaze the Papillon, owned by Janice Garren. Photo by Sarah Zuniga.

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The Oregon Hawk Golf Camp will be held July 27July 30 at Silver Ridge Golf Course, located north of Oregon, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Oregon High School Varsity Coach Jim Spratt and Silver Ridge will be hosting the camp for all OHS and junior high golfers as well as potential golfers in those age groups.

“We are encouraging kids that are not out for one of the other fall sports to come on out and play some golf this year. They don’t have to be great at it. We can help them get better,” said Spratt.

To attend the camp,

Meetings for OHS freshmen athletes All freshmen and students new to Oregon High School who plan on participating in athletics during the 201516 school year are required to attend the mandatory Freshman Athlete/New Athlete night on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Oregon High School Gym. Athletes must be

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participants must be committed to becoming an Oregon golf team member if they are entering high school (9th-12th grades) in 2015 or be a junior high student (6th – 8th grades) in 2015 with a strong interest in playing golf in the future.

The four-day camp will include swing basics, short game tips, how to hit a driver, putting drills and course management tips along with rules interpretation and etiquette advice.

The camp costs $30.

For more information contact Spratt at 815-9791908.

accompanied by at least one parent or guardian.

For families who cannot attend this evening, the event will be repeated at Freshman Orientation on Wednesday evening, Aug. 12.

All freshman or athletes new to OHS must participate in this orientation to be eligible to compete.

OCUSD drug testing dates are July 30 and Aug. 6 at BHC

The stands at Wiggly Field were packed with 116 dog owners and lovers and 41 of their canine friends for the third annual Wiggly Wag & Walk in Oregon.

KSB Corporate & The July 15 event Community Wellness will featured dog demonstrations be doing Drug, Alcohol every half hour, including and Nicotine testing on all harnessing and runs on the Oregon students who are agility course. wishing to participate in Several area vendors sold any athletic extra-curricular canine-related products. activities for the upcoming Micro-chipping for $20 was school year. also available, courtesy of Testing dates at the Pines Meadow Veterinary Blackhawk Center will be as Clinic and Ogle County follows: Animal Control.

Thursday, July 30 - 9 a.m. A two-mile High Card 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. - 5:45 Hound Hike from Wiggly p.m.

Field to Park West and back Thursday, Aug. 6 - 8 a.m. gave canines a chance to 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 3:25 eat treats and their owners a p.m. chance to win prizes.

Please call Oregon “The Walk is to promote High School at 732-5300, the Wiggly Field dog park, ext. 4041 to schedule an and to give dog lovers appointment. There is a $30 and opportunity to check fee for the mandatory testing out vendors, and to win program. some great prizes and to If you are unable to exercise with your dog,” attend either of the dates said Oregon Park District’s listed above, please call Event Coordinator Debbie KSB Oregon Clinic (815Leffelman. “We love our Matthew Vanderkolk guides his 9-month old Alaskan Malamute, Samantha, through 732-3151) to schedule an dogs, and hope people take the agility course at Wiggly Field at the third annual Wiggly Wag & Walk on July 15. appointment at their facility advantage of the beautiful Photo by Sarah Zuniga in Oregon. dog park that we have.”

When calling for an Sue Lehuta, Oregon, appointment in Oregon, attended the event with her please identify yourself as one-year old collie, Lassie. a student at Oregon High “I do dog rescue, and I just School. You also must thought it was a nice event to present a receipt of payment come to,” said Lehuta. at the Oregon office.

Although Lehuta has been All payments must be to the park before, this was made at the Black Hawk her first time at the Wiggly Wag & Walk event.

“It’s really nice. It’s nice how they have this agility course,” said Lehuta. “They should do more events like this with the animals.”

Come join the fun on Jim McLain, also of Saturday, July 25 for the Oregon, attended with his fourth annual Mt. Morris 9-year old yellow lab, Cooper, Moose Golf Outing who is also a rescue dog. sponsored by the Women of “It’s a good way to spend the Moose at Sunset Golf taxpayer’s money,” said Club.

McLain.

This year’s fundraiser The next big event at the will benefit Mooseheart dog park will be a canine residential facility and school costume contest in October. for at risk children who, for whatever reason, cannot live with or be supported by their families, as well as Moosehaven, a retirement center in Florida for Moose members, and Camp Ross, Janice Garren leads her chihuahua, Reina, and her Papillon, Blaze, on the see-saw of 121A S. Fourth St., located just south of Mt. the agility course during the Wiggly Wag & Walk at Wiggly Field in Oregon on July 15.

Oregon 815-732-6166 Morris where Mooseheart Photo by Sarah Zuniga

Center Athletic office. In order to conduct the testing at either site a parent consent form must be presented at the time of the testing.

Students CANNOT be tested without the official parent consent form. Consent forms may be found on the school website listed below.

Every student in grades 6-12 planning to participate in athletics within the Oregon School District must have a current physical, concussion form, and the consent/ registration form on file in the office before they will be allowed to practice.

These forms can be turned into the office at DLR Jr. High for junior high students or Blackhawk Center for high school students at any time before the first practice of the athlete’s first sport.

Sports physicals are good for one calendar year, at which time they must be renewed.

Any fees required and completion of the preparticipation drug test will be due before the first competition (game, race, match, etc.)

Information on forms and fees can also be found at www.ocusd.net

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Final registration for the golf outing will begin at 12 p.m., and with tee off at 1 p.m.

The cost is $35 per person or $140 per team, and includes nine holes of golf, cart rental, door prize, meal at Mt. Morris Moose afterward, and a drink ticket to be used at Mt. Morris Moose the day of the event.

A Chinese raffle is also planned.

Prizes will be awarded for both men and women for longest drive, longest putt, closest to the pin, and also first, second, and third place teams.

To register a team early or to be placed on a team, call Ranae Leamanczyk at 815-973-3942, or mail team names and a check made out to the Women of the Moose to 106 N. Seminary Ave., Mt. Morris IL 61054.

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Dixon School Board votes to sell Grand Detour building

By Jermaine Pigee Saulk Valley Media The Dixon School Board voted July 15 to sell the former Grand Detour School.

David Fritts, a retired judge and Dixon native, purchased the building during an auction last week. He had the high bid of $70,000 during the auction.

Fritts declined to say

what he has planned for the building, which was most recently home to the Lee-Ogle County Regional Office of Education.

Superintendent Margo Empen said five bidders participated in the sale conducted by Polo auctioneer Lenny Bryson. The school board set a minimum bid of $50,000.

The building housed Lee-

Ogle ROE for 20 years. It has merged with the Whiteside ROE in Sterling.

The school, at 7772 Clinton St., sits on 9.47 acres in unincorporated Ogle County.

“The land is what is valuable,” Fritts said. “Once we have the property, I’d like to get further inspections on the school.”

Compliance checks conducted Three Ogle County businesses are accused selling liquor to minors following compliance checks conducted July 10 by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) in conjunction the Illinois Secretary of State Police.

DJ Liquors Inc., Davis junction; Rumors, Leaf River; and MC Tap, Monroe Center; failed underage compliance checks according to a July 15 press release

issued by the ILCC. Two of those, Rumors and MC Tap each already had one violation, the press release said.

Eight of the 15 checks were done at businesses with prior violations.

The businesses that passed the July 10 check included The Cave, Byron; Casey’s General Store, Byron; County Market, Byron; The Depot, Forreston; Citgo Gas Station, Leaf River;

Monroe Center Oasis, Monroe Center; Maggie’s Idle Hour LLC, Mt. Morris; The Pepper Mill, Mt. Morris, Sullivans Foods, Mt. Morris; KS’s East End Tap, Stillman Valley; Casey’s General Store, Stillman Valley; and Stillman Valley Marathon, Stillman Valley.

Of the businesses that passed this check, those with one prior violation were the Byron Casey’s General Turn to B4

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Alliance Contractors, Woodstock, has been replacing the sidewalks in downtown this summer. Photo by Chris Johnson

Sheriff Arrests Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle reports the following activity.

July 14 Willie Moore, 60, Rockford, was arrested at 8:27 p.m. for not having a valid driver’s license following a traffic stop in the 3000 block of N. Ill. 251.

Moore was also cited for speeding. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Ishmael GarciaRodriguez, 23, Kingston, was arrested at 2:31 p.m. for driving while license suspended and not having a valid driver’s license following a traffic stop in the 19000 block of E. Mowers Road for an obstructed windshield. He was also issued a citation for no insurance and transported to the Ogle County Jail.

At 11:01 a.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident in the 17000 Block of E. Ill. 38.

After an investigation, Daniel Haley, 33, Rochelle, was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. No one was injured.

Moises Hurtado, 26, Creston, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Hurtado posted $186 as a full cash bond and no further court date is needed.

Eamonn Barton, 34, Machesney Park, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for contempt of court. Barton’s bond was set at $693 pending a July 15 court appearance.

Meghan Blakely, 24, Ottawa, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Her bond was set at $3,000 pending a court appearance.

At 8:02 p.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop on a gray Dodge Grand Caravan on Illinois 38 just into DeKalb County for speeding.

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Deputies arrested Josue Hernandez-Lopez, 33, DeKalb, was arrested at 8:02 p.m. following a traffic stop on Ill. 38 for not having a valid Illinois driver’s license, obstructing identification, driving while license suspended, and on a DeKalb County warrant.

He was also cited for speeding and not having insurance.

Hernandez-Lopez was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

July 15 Vincent Crum, 24, Prophetstown, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Crum’s full cash bond was set at $1,512 pending a July 16 court appearance.

Travis Coleman, 21, DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Coleman’s bond was set at $7,000 pending a July 16 court appearance.

Brian D. Tucker, 32, Chicago, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for driving while license suspended. Tucker posted 10% of a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Amanda J. Brown, 36 of DeKalb, for Failure to Appear.

Brown posted $836.77 full cash for bond and has no further court appearances.

Gerald Dye, 53, Las Vegas, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for contempt of court. Dye’s full cash bond was set at $17,101 pending a July 16 court appearance.

July 16 At 11:46 a.m. deputies along with the Polo Fire Department and Polo Ambulance, responded to a one-vehicle roll over accident on Lowell Park Road at Oregon Trail Road, south of Mt. Morris.

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Lee was transported to KSB Hospital in Dixon by the Polo Ambulance for minor injuries.

The accident remains under investigation.

warrant for failure to appear.

Hensley appeared in court where she was released on a recognizance bond with a return court date of July 27.

Darrel W. Barker, 61, Leaf River, was arrested at 2 p.m on an Ogle County warrant for failure to appear. Barker was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Jeffery Green, 35, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrants for criminal damage to property and failure to appear.

Green was also charged with new charges of domestic battery and aggravated domestic battery.

He was held pending a July 17 court appearance. Green also had valid warrants for Lee and Whiteside counties.

Joseph Stonecipher, 38, Byron, was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol after deputies investigated a vehicle in the ditch in the 12000 block of E. Ill. 72 at 3:10 a.m.

Stonecipher was also cited for improper lane usage. He was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

At approximately 9:22 p.m., deputes initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Stillman Road and Main Street on a vehicle for an equipment violation.

After further investigation, Ross Ellis, 25, Stillman Valley, was arrested for driving while license suspended. He was also cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Ellis was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Cornnelius Hanneman, 24, Rockford, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Hanneman appeared in court and was given a return court date of Aug. 31.

Heather A. Woblen, 33, Dixon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Woblen posted $205 full cash for bond and has no further court appearances.

Sarah Hensley, 29, Oregon, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County

Cole Ramos, 28, Rochelle, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for drug court sanctions.

He was held pending a July 17 bond hearing.

July 17 Laurie Mon, 45, Polo, was arrested for theft. She was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

At approximately 5:26 p.m., deputies along with the Polo Fire Department, Polo Police, Polo Ambulance, and Milledgeville Ambulance responded to a single vehicle roll over accident in the 13,500 Block of W. Milledgeville Road.

After an investigation, it was learned that the driver of the vehicle, Samantha L. Schauff, 18, Rock Falls, crossed over the center line while driving westbound on Milledgeville Road.

Schauff over corrected and the vehicle entered the ditch, causing the vehicle to overturn.

Both Schauff and the passenger of the vehicle were transported to CGH hospital for non life threatening injuries.

Schauff was issued a citation for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

The vehicle was removed

by Dyers towing.

north on I-39 from the 90 mile marker.

It was learned that a semitractor trailer was traveling north on I-39 driving in both lanes at different speeds.

Deputies located the tractor trailer at mile marker 109 and after attempting to stop the vehicle for a few miles, the vehicle finally stopped at the 112 mile marker.

After a short investigation, Ilkhom Iskandaro, 36, Dayton, Ohio, was arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs, possession of cannabis, and possession of drug equipment.

He was also cited for numerous traffic infractions.

Iskandarou was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

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LaRue was also issued a citation for failure to notify the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office of a change of address.

Dyers towing removed the vehicle from the location LaRue was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

July 19 At approximately 1:32 a.m., deputies responded to Lake Louise Campground, Site 122, north of Byron, in reference to a disturbance.

After an investigation, Stacey Wright, 41, Joliet, was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Wright was transported to the Ogle County Jail where she was held in lieu of bond.

July 20 Antonio Cathina, 33, DeKalb, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

Cathina appeared in court where he was released on a recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 27.

Jose Aguinaga, 50, Davis Junction, was arrested at 7:42 p.m. for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop at the intersection of Church Road and Ill. 64, east of Oregon.

Aguinaga was transported to the Ogle County Jail.

Skylar J. LaRue, 20, Dixon, was arrested at 10:25 p.m. for possession of a controlled substance and possession of cannabis following a traffic stop in the

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Steven Rozakis, 33, Lindenwood, was arrested on an outstanding Ogle County warrant for failure to appear.

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Kunes helps with relief effort

From B3 Store, The Depot, Citgo Gas Station, Maggie’s Idle Hour LLC, and The Pepper Mill.

The Monroe Center Oasis had two prior violations.

The violation report is a result of ongoing undercover and cooperative law enforcement operations conducted by ILCC agents, local law enforcement officials, and underage participants recruited by are Officials from Kunes Country Auto Group presented a $1,362 check to the Red Cross to help high schools and colleges. with tornado relief. The dealership matched funds raised by the community to donate to the

An Oregon auto dealership recently organized a collection drive for the Red Cross to help with tornado relief efforts.

Officials from Kunes Country in Oregon presented a check for $1,362 to Red Cross to help with the recovery effort following the April 9 EF tornado in eastern Ogle County.

Kunes Country matched funds that were raised by the community to donate to Red Cross.

Kunes staff also helped the day after the tornado by helping clean up and hand out waters and cheeseburgers in the damaged areas.

“Kunes Country of Oregon would like to thank all of Oregon and surrounding communities that helped raise the donations for those who were in need,” said Kristina Kaecker, Kunes Marketing Director.

organization. Pictured above, left to right, are: Pete Novak Sales Manager; Kristina Kaecker Marketing Director; Linda Parker Red Cross Major Gifts Officer; Robert Drake General Manager; and Tony Wheatley Regional General Manager. Below, staff served refreshments for workers/residents after the tornado near the Ill. 251 and 64 intersection. Photos supplied

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Ogle County State’s Attorney Eric Morrow reports the following court activity.

July 13 Christopher Dobbs, 34, Byron, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance as Class 4 felony.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 24 months conditional discharge.

He must submit to random

The teams randomly visit liquor stores, restaurants, and bars in communities around the state to chefk for ongoing compliance with state laws mandating that no liquor is sold to persons younger than 21 years old, the press release said.

ILCC agents also work with local and state law enforcement agents to focus on communities with high incidences of underage liquor sales. drug testing and cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessment or treatment as directed; pay a $15 per month probation fee; $100 street value fine; $500 drug assessment; $100 lab analysis fee; $100 to Crimestoppers; $100 to the Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Fund.

Cody Forbes, 24, Mt. Morris, pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse, a Class 2 felony.

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Property Transfers Property transfers are listed according to the date they were filed in the county recorder’s office.

Glendenning and Vanessa M. Glendenning, 7505 E. Wildwood Rd., Stillman Valley, Marion Township, $330,000.

Bank of America, quit claim deed to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 201 Log Cabin Dr., Byron, Rockvale Township.

Stillman Banccorp, warranty deed to Dave Christopherson, 115 S. 10th St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $42,000.

Arlie J. Jennings, Jr., and Colene A. Jennings, warranty deed to Larry Harris and Kayla Harris, 5064 S. Beck Rd., Rochelle, Dement Township, $20,000.

Sixto X. Valdivieso and Carla J. Valdivieso,

The name of the grantor transferring the property is listed first, followed by the type of transaction, the name of the grantee, the address and township of the property, and the price of the transfer.

July 10 James A. Gabler and Sheila R. Gabler, warranty deed to James Van Oosten and Sharon Van Oosten, 5103 W. Murray Dr., Grand Detour, Grand Detour Township, $28,000.

DeWayne A. Bennett and Jody A. Bennett, warranty deed to Joshua J.

warranty deed to Othon M. Issichopoulos and Meryl L.B. Issichopoulos, 912 - 912 1/2 N. Sixth St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $100,000.

Timothy S. Danner and Rebecca L. Danner, warranty deed to Matthew B. Doolan, 128 S. 11th St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $85,000.

Terry L. Danner, warranty deed to Timothy S. Danner and Rebecca L. Danner, 630 N. Seventh St., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $150,000.

Hendricks Commercial Properties, LLC, warranty deed to Backyard Properties of Rock County, LLC, 112 Maple Ct., Rochelle, Flagg Township, $1,308,000.

July 13 Jennifer K. Sims, warranty

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Donna Riley, Donna J. Boatman Riley, and Michael J. Riley, quit claim deed to Donna J. Boatman Riley and Michael J. Riley, 5352 N. Denise Dr. Davis Junction, Monroe Township.

Dennis M. Haub and Mary E. Haub, quit claim deed to Rita Bearrows, Lot 2, Centerview Estates, Rochelle, Flagg Township.

Christopher J. Weber and Diana L. Weber, warranty deed to April Roos and Joshua Roos, 600 S. Fifth St., Oregon, Oregon-Nashua Township, $161,600.

James E. Steed and Irene R. Steed, quit claim deed to Irene R. Steed and James E.

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July 14 Randal L. Gabaldon, warranty deed to Christine L. Stamm, 501 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, Buffalo Township, $60,000.

July 15 Byron C. Walter and Marilyn L. Walter, warranty deed to Cody D. Morris, 105 N. Blackberry Circle, Dixon, Taylor Township, $138,000.

July 16 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., warranty deed to Jason Hinkle and Kari Hinkle, 625 Willow Bend Dr., Davis Junction, Scott Township, $137,000.

Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Assn., warranty deed to Loni Slothower, 404 S. Locust Ave., Forreston, Forreston Township, $40,000.

Timothy R. Free, warranty deed to Eric J. Strey, 837 Old Hunter Run, Byron, Byron Township, $129,000.

Unger-Horner Funeral Home, Ltd., warranty deed to Stenstrom Family Limited Partnership, Lot 1 of replat Lot 4, Junction Development, Davis Junction, Scott Township, $80,000.

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County Record State’s Attorney From B4 Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced him to 180 days imprisonment and 24 months probation.

He must submit to DNA testing, random drug and alcohol testing and must cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment as directed.

He must have no contact with the victim or her residence, and must not consume alcohol.

He must abide by all terms of the Supplemental Sex Offender Probation Order.

He must pay a $500 sex offender fine, $600 probation fee, $5 to Crimestoppers, and $75 to the VCVA Fund.

Diamond Robinson, 23, Dixon, possession of a controlled substance/ possession of cannabis, pretrial conference Aug. 10.

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Omar Villalobos, 47, Rochelle, operating commercial motor vehicle with any measured breath alcohol concentration, pretrial conference Sept. 14.

Jay Diehl, 42, Rockford, possession of a controlled substance (2 counts)/driving revoked/possession of cannabis, failed to appear; arrest warrant issued for $50,000 (10 percent).

Todd Fransen, 20, Stillman Valley, aggravated battery (2 counts)/domestic battery (2 counts)/unlawful consumption of alcohol, pretrial conference July 31.

Shane Albers, 25, Rochelle, possession of a controlled substance, pretrial conference Sept. 14.

Phillip Davis, 44, Minnesota, escape, status Aug. 19.

Agustin Magallon, 39, Rochelle, criminal damage to property, jury status call July 27.

Casey Brown, 23, Steward, possession of a controlled substance (3 counts), jury status call July 27.

Ernie Ross, 30, Rochelle, aggravated DUI, pre-trial conference Aug. 10.

Cody Logan, 22, Byron, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, jury status call Aug. 24.

July 14 Lisa Peterson, 40, Polo, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery, a Class 3 felony.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hanson sentenced her to 120 days periodic imprisonment.

She must serve 14 days beginning July 19, with remaining time stayed until July 17, 2016; and 18 months probation.

She must submit to DNA testing, random drug and alcohol testing, and must cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatment.

She is to have no contact

with the victim. She must not consume alcohol, pay a $500 fine, and $450 probation fee.

Christopher Fenelon, 52, Leaf River, driving while license revoked , bench trial Sept. 21.

July 16 Jacqueline Lowtharp, 31, Forreston, pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor domestic battery charge.

Ogle County Associate Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington sentenced her to serve four days in the Ogle County Jail and 12 months probation.

She must cooperate and satisfactorily complete a domestic violence intervention program, submit to random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatments as directed.

She must obtain a mental health assessment and follow all treatment recommendations, take any

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medications as prescribed by doctor, and may not drink alcohol, pursuant to the plea agreement.

Two counts of domestic battery were dismissed per plea agreement as well as a case of violation of bail bond. She must pay a $100 fine, $300 probation fee, $200 domestic violence fine, $10 domestic battery fine, $25 to HOPE, and $15 to the VCVA Fund.

consume alcohol.

She must pay a $600 probation fee, $500 drug assessment, $100 lab analysis fee, and $1,000 law enforcement equipment fine.

Counts of obstructing justice, possession of hypodermic needle, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of cannabis were dismissed per plea agreement.

July 17 Jennifer Oncken, 35, Rock Falls, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, driving while intoxicated, and driving while license revoked.

Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John B. Roe sentenced her to 180 days imprisonment in the Ogle County Jail and 24 months probation.

She must attend the victim impact panel, submit to random drug and alcohol testing, cooperate and satisfactorily complete psychological or substance abuse assessments or treatments. She must not

Michael Geralds, 30, Rochelle, aggravated battery (four counts)/domestic battery (two counts), sentencing Sept. 3.

occurred in the 1200 block of W. Washington Street.

presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Michael Plumley, 31, Rochelle, child pornography (3 counts), status July 27.

Ckatavion Pempilton, 25, Freeport, aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer/ unlawful use of weapons, pre-trial conference Aug. 21.

Tonya Russom, 45, Rochelle, aggravated domestic battery (2 counts), plea Aug. 10.

Oregon Police Activity Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan reports the following police activity for July 9 and July 13 through July 19.

July 9 At 4:15 p.m., police investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash in the Dollar General Store parking lot located at 1050 Pines Road involving a 2014 Ford driven

by Cynthia S. Stocker, 51, German Valley, and a 2001 Honda driven by Timothy J. Cash, 21, Oregon. No citations were issued.

July 14 At 8:53 p.m., police responded to a disturbance

call in the 200 block of Mix Street resulting in the arrest of Isaac G. Nelson, 29, Oregon, for disorderly conduct and domestic battery.

Nelson was transported to the Ogle County jail.

July 15 Baiju Markose, 36, Chicago, was issued a citation at 8 p.m. for using a cell phone while driving.

This violation occurred in the 1200 block of W. Washington Street.

Second Street, resulting in taking one 16-year-old female juvenile of Oregon, into limited custody for the offenses of obstructing justice and theft less than $500.

The juvenile was released to a parent’s custody, with a referral being sent to the Ogle County State’s Attorney’s office with a petition for juvenile delinquency.

July 16 At 5:11 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 400 block of S.

Trenton D. Sellers, 47, Mt. Morris, was issued a citation at 11:20 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device.

This violation occurred at the intersection of Washington Street and Daysville Road.

uninsured motor vehicle, July 8, 2015 (June 9, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Marcy K. Hutmacher, 44, Leaf River, driving on a suspended license, charge amended/reduced to unlicensed driver, July 8, 2015 (June 16, 2015), $120 I-bond/recog.

Susan K. Cervac, 55, Davis Junction, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, expired registration, July 8, 2015 (June 18, 2015), both charges dismissed per state motion.

Malachi G. Messenger, 19, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, July 6, 2015 (June 19, 2015), $160.

Christina L. Mugrage, 37, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, July 6, 2015 (June 19, 2015), $120.

Timothy D. Redican, 23, Oregon, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, July 8, 2015 (June 21, 2015), $175.

Ian M. Keene, 16, Mt. Morris, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, July 2, 2015 (June 23, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Muriel M. Messer, 66, Polo, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, July 9, 2015 (June 27, 2015), $140.

Gary L. Poliska, 62, Chana, use of electronic communication device, July 6, 2015, July 2, 2015, $120.

July 17 Aaron J. Tymeck, 25, Genoa, was issued a citation at 7:25 p.m. for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

This violation occurred in the 2000 block of N. Ill. 2.

Breanna R. Bicksler, 17, Oregon, was issued a citation at 9:45 p.m. for operating a vehicle with no valid registration. This violation occurred in the 400 block of E. Washington Street.

July 18 Emily R. Thompson, 17, Glenview, was issued a citation at 1:50 p.m. for speeding, 47 mph in a 35 mph zone. This violation

July 19 At 12 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the 400 block of S. Second Street, resulting in taking one 16-year-old female juvenile of Oregon, into limited custody. The juvenile was subsequently transported to Focus House Facility in Rochelle.

One parking ticket and four verbal/written warnings were issued from July 13-19.

Please note: Any arrests listed are merely accusations and the defendant is

General calls for service July 13-19 Checking a Subject/ Vehicle ....................... 5 Citizen Complaints ...14 Juvenile Complaint .....1 Animal Complaints ....2 Citizen Assist / Civil Problem............. 1 Disturbance / Domestic.................... 5 Assist EMS/ Other Department ...... 4 Alarm Response/Open Door or Window ........ 1 Traffic Stops ............ 15 Hang-ups/Open Phone Lines ............... 2

Fines The following individuals paid fines in the Ogle County Circuit Court.

The name, age, and address of the individual is listed along with the offense, the date the fine was paid, the date the offense occurred in parenthesis, and the amount of the fine.

Kaylea J. Zobal, 24, Davis Junction, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, expired registration, July 8, 2015 (June 9, 2015), both charges dismissed per state motion.

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Karac R. Kotajarvi, 36, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, July 9, 2015 (June 29, 2015) $120.

Osvaldo Arreguin 42, Davis Junction, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, July 8, 2015 (June 30, 2015) $120.

Dylan M. DeVries, 17, Stillman Valley, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, July 10, 2015 (July 3, 2015).

Brooke D. Wendler, 20, Stillman Valley, one charge of driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, July 13, 2015 (Nov. 3, 2014), $200 cash bond and supervision, one charge of driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit the same day, dismissed per state motion.

Adrienne M. Pearson, 18, Byron, expired registration, July 16, 2015 (March 28, 2015), $120.

Seth S. Boswell, 18, Byron, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, dismissed per state motion; driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, charge amended/reduced to unsafe equipment, $350, July 13, 2015 (April 18, 2015).

Kaylee R. Campbell, 23, speeding 26-34 mph over the speed limit, charge amended/ reduced to driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, July 13, 2015 (April 25, 2015), $291 I-bond/recog.

Michael J. Allen, 20, Polo, mufflers, July 14, 2015 (May 18, 2015), $120.

Jennifer L. Miller, 35,

Polo, driving 21-25 mph over the speed limit, July 13, 2015 (May 30, 2015), $140.

Tandy L. Ludin, 36, Byron, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, July 13, 2015 (June 4, 2015), $120.

Micah R. Castronovo, 18, Davis Junction, driving 1114 mph over the speed limit, July 16, 2015 (June 4, 2015), $175, promise to comply.

Taylor R. Young, 17, Davis Junction, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, July 15, 2015 (June 6, 2015), $175, promise to comply.

Cheryl A. Spana, 52, Stillman Valley, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, July 15, 2015 (June 10, 2015), $120.

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Attending the ribbon cutting with the management and staff of Casey’s were the Oregon Chamber Board & Ambassadors, family and friends.

Fines From B5 Ryan C. Robertson, 36, Oregon, unsafe backing on a roadway, July 13, 2015 (June 13, 2015), $120.

Samuel R. Fogle, 18, Mt. Morris, no valid registration,

July 14, 2015 (June 19, 2015), dismissed per state motion.

Michael J. Fallon, 33, Leaf River, failure to reduce speed, July 15, 2015 (June 19, 2015), $120.

Christine M. Ridens, 21, Leaf River, use of electronic communication device, July

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16, 2015 (June 17, 2015), $120.

Dustin J. Swan, 34, Oregon, no valid registration, July 13, 2015 (June 18, 2015), $120.

Felisha S. Toran, 25, Mt. Morris, driving 11-14 mph over the speed limit, July 13, 2015 (June 24, 2015), $175.

Michael A. Gilbert, 27, Mt.

Morris, driving 15-20 mph over the speed limit, July 13, 2015 (June 27, 2015), $175.

Mary B. York, 50, Leaf River, operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, July 17, 2015 (June 30, 2015), both charges dismissed per

state motion.

Leona H. Henning, 83, Stillman Valley, driving 1520 mph over the speed limit, July 15, 2015 (July 4, 2015), $120.

Michael A. Sholes, 22, Byron, disobeying official traffic control device, July 13, 2015 (June 30, 2015),

$120.

Jonathan R. Fore, 22, Byron, possession of cannabis, charge amended/ reduced to disorderly conduct, $974; drug paraphernalia charge dismissed per state motion, July 13, 2015 (May 29, 2015).

loved to socialize.

He is survived by his significant other, Carolyn Farmer, Polo; a daughter, Michelle Rothermel, Polo; a son, Kevin Rothermel, Polo; three grandchildren, Marissa, Taylor and Cody; two greatgrandchildren, Landon and

Brenden; brothers, Rae Rothermel, Polo, Delmar (Vi) Rothermel, Shannon and a sister, Calista (Dan) Hartman, Polo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Phyllis Ruter; and two brothers, Darrell and Alan Rothermel.

A visitation was held on July 20 at Polo Family Funeral Home followed by graveside at Haldane Cemetery with full military rites. Rev. Karen Hundrieser will officiate.

Memorials may be directed to the Stephenson County Hospice.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www. polofamilyfuneralhome. com.

Obituaries Vicky C. Fisher Vicky C. Fisher, 64, Rockford, died on Monday, June 13, 2015 at Serenity Hospice, Oregon.

She was born on Nov. 10, 1950 in Rockford, daughter of Eleanor and Morris Holeton Sr. She is a graduate of Winnebago High School.

Vicky had a great interest in writing, and had poems and stories published. She also loved horses.

She is survived by a son, Jeremy Davis, Kansas City, Missouri; brother Ruell (Millie) Holeton, Independence, Virginia; and 11 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, Corporal Todd Davis, who was killed on Jan. 9, 2008 in Iraq; husband, Edward Davis; parents, Eleanor and Morris Sr.; and brothers, Charles, Roger, and Morris Holeton Jr. Vicky battled ALS (Lou

Melody Martinez Melody Martinez, 76, Mt. Morris, died peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2015 at her home with her family by her side.

Melody was born May 7, 1939 in Chicago, the daughter of Harry Allan and Norberta Agnes (Kelley) Hallin.

Melody married Antonio Martinez Jr. on Feb. 20, 1977 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on Aug. 8, 2012.

Melody enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo, playing cards, knitting many different kinds of items, traveling, shopping, reading, and spoiling her dog Chula.

Melody is survived by her daughter, Nore (Doug) Hatfield, Mt. Morris; sons, Steven and Michael

Martinez, both of Dwight; six grandchildren, Jennifer (Micheal) Alaniz, Oregon, Michael (Joni) Voight, Rochelle, Anthony Voight, Lakeland, Florida, Jesse James Hatfield, Mt. Morris, Jesse Martinez, Dwight, and Becca Martinez, Dwight; seven great-grandchildren, Christopher and Jonathon Alaniz, Oregon, Brenden,

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Memorials may be made to Serenity Hospice; 1658 South IL Route 2; Oregon, IL 61061.

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Reese, and Emilyn Voight, Rochelle, Malachi Voight, Rockford, and Dalltyn Queen, Mt. Morris; three sisters, Joelanne Zielinsai, Florida; Donna (Tom) Jahr, Florida; Claudia (Jack) Ambrasino, Italy; and a brother, Gerald (Mary) Grimes, Illinois.

Melody was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Antonio; brother, William Hallin; and son, Perry Stevens.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. at the New Life Assembly of God, 401 S. Eighth St., Oregon, with Pastor Dave Demmer officiating.

Harlan E. Rothermel Harlan E. Rothermel, 81, Polo, died on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at his residence.

He was born Dec. 7, 1932 in Maryland Township to Lester E. and Celia (Rae) Rothermel.

He graduated from Polo High School and then entered the United States Army and served during the Korean War. He was a farmer all of his life and operated the Polo Seed Company.

He had been a member of the Polo American Legion and VFW Post where he was a past commander and had also belonged to the Ogle County Farm Bureau.

Harlan loved to play cards, he enjoyed his dogs, and

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Antique Walnut Desk w/ granite top, 64”L x 40”w 815-288$350 3301

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CLASSIC CARS

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1969 Mercury Comet, drive train is done. $5,000 obo. 815-535-3969 1974 Volkswagon Beetle Bug, excellent cond.

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AUTOMOBILES

905

1984 Buick LeSabre 4dr., body good, 108K Runs drives good $1,300 815-631-5900.

2002 Silver Hyundai, 4DR. Exc. cond.

34K mi. $4,500.

815-441-8551 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE 210,000, Silver, $2,500 815-973-6114 2006 Chevy Impala, 96k. Motor miles. $4,500 OBO as is.815-499-5123

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779-245-4725 2007 Pontiac hard top convertible, black, sharp! 85k mi., $10,800 firm 815-994-3500 2007 Saturn Ion 4dr. Sedan. 5Spd. Manual, A/C, well maintained. Great gas mi. $4,500 815-632-0780 2008 Chevy Aveo white, in Dixon $2,000 815-2886231 2012 Chevy Impala LT, asking $12,500 Excellent condition Like new.

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2000 GMC 3500 series 5.2 engine with hydraulic dump box, 68,000 miles, new.00 clutch, good tires, 5 speed transmission. Good Condition $9,500 815716-0318 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 HD 4 door, loaded, liner & tuxedo 121,840 miles $12,000 obo 815-762-1716

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Good shape. $9,000. Call 563-249-9266.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF OGLE In re the Estate of: CAROLYN KAY WHITE, Deceased.

NO. 2015-P-47 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of CAROLYN KAY WHITE. Letters of Office were issued on June 30, 2015, to SARA MARTIN, as Independent Administrator whose attorney is M. Thomas Suits, of the Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C., 114 West Mason Street, Polo, Illinois 61064.

Claims against the estate may be filed at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Ogle County Judicial Center, 106 South 5th Street, Suite #300, Oregon, IL 61061 – or with the estate legal representative, or both. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

By: SARA MARTIN Independent Administrator Law Offices of M. THOMAS SUITS, P.C. 114 West West Mason Street Polo, IL 61064 815-946-2276 July 9, 16, 23, 2015 POLO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the City of Polo that a Public Hearing will be held in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:00p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 in the Polo City Council room, 115 S. Franklin Ave., Polo, Illinois to hear a request by the Polo City Council to request a text amendment to the Polo Code of Ordinance to Chapter 152.140, Variations, Section (D) Authorized Variations, Polo, IL. Ogle County Illinois.

July 23 & 30 2015 KMI No. IL-000609 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, -vsBRENDA L MATTHEWS-CIENKU AKA BRENDA L MATTHEWS; BRIAN CIENKUS; UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant(s).

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Case No. 14 CH 10 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on December 19, 2014, the Ogle County Sheriff will, on August 7, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 528 North 12th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NO: 24-23431-006 The improvement on the property consists of a Single unit dwelling.

Sale terms: cash in hand.

The Judgment amount was $97,872.41 The property will NOT be open for inspection.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Contact Michael Block , Esq. of Kozeny & McCubbin Illinois, LLC., Plaintiff⤙s Attorney, 105 West Adams, Suite 1850, Chicago, Illinois 60603.

(312) 605-3500 ext. 1534.

July 16, 23, 30, 2015

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1998 Dodge Ram 1500 135,500mi.

360 engine, some rust. $1,200.

815-739-5919 2001 Dodge Ram, ext. cab. V8, auto.

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NOTICE The Mount Morris Township has passed an Ordinance establishing prevailing wage rates for construction to be the same as those in Ogle County as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor. Anyone wishing to inspect the Ordinance may do so at 105 West Lincoln St. between by appointment.

Ewell Gardner Clerk, Mount Morris Township Township and Road District

July 23, 2015

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00113 TO: Colin Arneson, Current Occupant, and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of OGLE County, Illinois, as case 15-TX-13.

The real estate is described as: Parcel #: 12-21-402-004 Said property was sold on NOVEMBER 8, 2012 for the General Taxes for the year 2011.

The period of redemption will expire on NOVEMBER 5, 2015. On NOVEMBER 12, 2015, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed.

Empire Tax Corp.

Petitioner July 23, 30, Aug. 6, 2015 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA OREGON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220 July 20, 2015 5:30 p.m. Closed Session at District Office 6:30 p.m. Open Session at District Office 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Motion for closed session for Personnel, Pending Litigation, Collective Bargaining Issues or other Exceptions to the Open Meeting Act 5. Employment, Resignation, Retirement, Personnel, Pending Litigation, Collective Bargaining Issues or other Motions from Closed Session. 6. Mission Statement: ?

Educate students to be lifelong learners who are productive, responsible citizens.? 7. Recognition: 8. Public comment 9. Consent Agenda items: ? Approve Accounts Payable for July 2015 ?

Approve Activity Accounts for June 2015 ? Approve open and closed board meeting minutes for June 15, 2015 10.

Approve Award of Food Service Bid for Milk, Bread, and Food Supplies for 20152016 11. Approve Student Admission Policy 12.

Administrator Reports 13.

New Business 14. Old Business 15. Other Matters before the Board 16. President?s Prerogative 17. Motion to adjourn KMI No. IL-000609 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OGLE COUNTY OREGON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, -vsBRENDA L MATTHEWS-CIENKU AKA BRENDA L MATTHEWS; BRIAN CIENKUS; UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendant(s).

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Case No. 14 CH 10 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on December 19, 2014, the Ogle County Sheriff will, on August 7, 2015, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, 202 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE NORTH 50 FEET OF LOT ONE (1) IN BLOCK TWELVE (12) IN WESTERN PARK ADDITION IN THE CITY OF ROCHELLE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK A OF PLATS, PAGE 161, IN THE RECORDER`S OFFICE IN OGLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF FLAGG, COUNTY OF OGLE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 528 North 12th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NO: 24-23-431006 The improvement on the property consists of a Single unit dwelling.

Sale terms: cash in hand.

The Judgment amount was $97,872.41 The property will NOT be open for inspection. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Contact Michael Block , Esq. of Kozeny & McCubbin Illinois, LLC., Plaintiff⤙s Attorney, 105 West Adams, Suite 1850, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 605-3500 ext. 1534.

July 16, 23, 30, 2015

TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2011-00086 TO: Harlan L. Holm, Patricia J. Holm, Merial J. Holm, U.S. Attorney General, U.S. District Attorney, Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Bank/Firstar, U.S. Bank N.A., and unknown owners or parties interested.

A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of OGLE County, Illinois, as case 15-TX-12.

The real estate is described Parcel #: 09-34-400-015 Said property was sold on NOVEMBER 8, 2012 for the General Taxes for the year 2011. The period of redemption will expire on NOVEMBER 5, 2015. On NOVEMBER 12, 2015, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed.

Empire Tax Corp.

Petitioner July 23, 30, Aug. 6, 2015

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NO INDIVIDUAL, unless licensed or holding a permit as a childcare facility, may cause to be published any advertisement soliciting a child care service.* A childcare facility that is licensed or operating under a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services may publish advertisements of the services for which it is specifically licensed or issued a permit. Sauk Valley Media strongly urges any parent or guardian to verify the validity of the license of any facility before placing a child in it's care. *Family homes that care for no more than three (3) children under the age of twelve or which receive only children from a single household, for less than 24 hours per day, are exempt from licensure as day care homes.

The three children to whom this exemption applies includes the family's natural or adopted children and any other persons under the age of 12 whether related or unrelated to the operator of the day care home. (DCFS Rule, Part 377.3 (c))

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Rochelle Community Hospital - has an immediate opening for a Clinic Office Nurse. (This is a day-shift position.)

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will be inclined to overreact to a personal matter that arises. Financial, medical or legal questions are best addressed swiftly. A professional change should be considered.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A creative approach to a project will pay off. Property or investment deals will turn a profit if you are well-informed and have the cash, but don’t lend or borrow money.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Helping others will boost your confidence and give you a sense of satisfaction. It’s time to let your friends and allies know how much you value their support and encouragement.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -Get together with friends. Family members will be hard to deal with, so plan to attend a social event away from home. A short trip will lead to an opportunity.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Careful budgeting will help you out of a temporary financial bind. Your plans may be set back for a while, but you will be able to get back on track if you are frugal.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You will be able to persuade others to follow your plans. If you are assertive and bold, you will gain recognition, respect and assistance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You may be itching to travel, but it would be best to wait if your budget is tight. Going into debt for a quick getaway will seem like a mistake when the bills start flowing in.

the choices you make.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone from your past will help you find a way out of a current situation. Your research will help you decide whether an investment offer is worth your while.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your ideas may not be welcome if you share your plans prematurely. Mulling over your thoughts will help you precisely present what you want to do.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The money that is headed your way should be put into your savings and not squandered on unnecessary purchases.

Plan on enjoying inexpensive entertainment with a friend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will need to go through unusual sources to get the information you need. It’s time to have a heart-to-heart talk with someone who will be affected by

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